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Your file never leaves your device; everything is processed in your browser.How to Compress a PDF
- Choose the PDF you want to make smaller.
- Pick a compression level: Recommended (110 dpi) for reading on screen and email, High compression (72 dpi) for strict 1–2 MB upload limits, or Low compression (150 dpi) for documents you plan to print.
- Click Compress PDF. Each page is redrawn and saved as a JPEG image in a new PDF; scanned documents typically shrink by 50–90%.
Text-only PDFs exported from a word processor are usually tiny already, and turning them into images can make them bigger. The tool detects this and warns you instead of downloading a larger file.
Your Files Stay Private
Pages are rendered and compressed on your own device. The PDF is never uploaded, which matters when you are shrinking tax forms, medical records, or ID scans for an online application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does compressing a PDF reduce quality?
Slightly, because pages are recompressed. At the recommended level, text is still easy to read on screen. Choose "Low compression" for a sharper result.
Why can't I select text in the compressed PDF?
To achieve strong compression, pages are converted to images. If you need selectable text, keep using the original file.
How do I get a PDF under 1 MB?
Choose "High compression". If the file is still too large, delete unneeded pages with the Organize PDF tool and try again.