Compress PDF
Make a PDF smaller without uploading it. Tidy the file structure for free, or re-encode the photos inside it at a quality you choose.
- Runs in your browser
- No upload
- Check before download
Choose a PDF
Choose a PDF
The file stays in your browser; nothing is uploaded. One PDF up to 50 MB and 300 pages.
Compress PDF
Text, fonts and vector drawings are kept as they are and stay selectable. Only embedded JPEG and plain RGB or gray images are re-encoded; other image types, masks and inline images are left untouched. Password-protected and digitally signed PDFs are not supported.
Result
Choose a PDF
How to compress a PDF
- Choose your PDF
See its pages, size and how many photos it contains.
- Pick how much to shrink
Start with Balanced. Use Smallest file only if the PDF is still too big.
- Compress, check and download
The new file is reopened and compared before you can download it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The PDF is read and rewritten inside your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Does the text stay selectable?
Yes. Text, fonts and vector drawings are not turned into pictures. Only photos inside the PDF are re-encoded.
Why did my PDF not get smaller?
It may already be compact, or its size may come from content this tool leaves alone, such as fonts. Then no download is offered, because a bigger or equal file is not a result.
Can I get a PDF under a fixed size such as 1 MB?
There is no target-size mode. Try Balanced first, then Smallest file, and check the size shown in the result.
Tips & guides
Images to one PDF under 200 KB or 500 KB
Step-by-step help for the task behind this tool, with sources and limits.
Read the guide