Compress PDF files
Compress PDF files online for free. Pick lossless, balanced or strong. Runs in your browser, so documents stay private.
In your browser
: pages,
Balanced and Strong redraw each page as an image, so text in the result can’t be selected or searched.
→ Not smaller: this PDF is already well compressed. Try a stronger level.
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About this tool
Make PDFs smaller without uploading them anywhere. Choose Lossless to keep everything exactly as it is, or Balanced and Strong to shrink scans and photo-heavy documents much further.
How to use it
- 1 Choose a PDF.
- 2 Pick Lossless, Balanced or Strong.
- 3 Select Compress PDF and download the smaller file.
Questions
Which level should I choose?
Try Balanced first. Use Lossless for documents with lots of selectable text, and Strong when you need the smallest file for an upload limit.
Will the text still be selectable?
With Lossless, yes. Balanced and Strong turn each page into an image, so the text can’t be selected or searched afterwards.
Is it safe for confidential documents?
Yes. The PDF is compressed in your browser and never uploaded to our server.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.