Compress PDF
Make a PDF smaller while keeping the text sharp.
Compress PDF
About Compress PDF
Reduce the file size of PDF documents while preserving legible text and clear imagery. Ideal for meeting upload limits on job portals, government forms, and email systems.
How to use Compress PDF
Add your file
Choose a file or drag it onto the upload box. We check that the file type and size are supported.
Pick your options
Change the settings shown next to the file if you need to. The defaults work for most files.
Download the result
Click the main button, then download your new file. Check it before you share or submit it.
What it does
- ✓Three optimization presets: Fast, Balanced (recommended), and Best Quality
- ✓Optimizes embedded images, font subsets, and redundant document streams
- ✓Client-side execution keeps sensitive business and personal records on your device
- ✓Safeguard logic prevents the output file from exceeding the original input size
When to use it
Compress resumes, portfolios, and diplomas to comply with 2MB or 5MB size limits.
Reduce the size of presentation decks and reports so they send without delivery delays.
Optimize downloadable whitepapers, manuals, and brochures for faster user downloads.
Free up disk space by compressing large collections of scanned documents.
Tips
- •Image-heavy and scanned documents generally achieve the highest compression savings.
- •For text-heavy documents with vector fonts, use "Best Quality" to keep typography crisp.
- •Review fine print and charts in the downloaded file before official submission.