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Compress PDF

Compress PDF shrinks a PDF by re-compressing embedded images and stripping unused objects. Files stay on your device — nothing uploaded.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Upload the PDF you want to compress.

  2. 2

    Choose a compression level (low, medium, high).

  3. 3

    Click Compress and download the smaller file.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a PDF be compressed?

It depends on the content. Image-heavy PDFs can often be reduced by 40–70%. Text-only PDFs typically compress very little.

Will the text stay sharp?

Yes. Text and vector elements are preserved at full quality. Only raster images are re-compressed.

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