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Compress PDF

Compress PDF files online free. Reduce file size. Browser-based, private.

Drop a PDF here to compress — nothing leaves your browser.

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Compress PDF

Compress a PDF online and shrink its size in one click. Reduce bloat from images and metadata without losing readable quality.

Why it matters: The compress runs locally in your browser, so your document never leaves your device.

How to Compress PDF

  1. Open the Compress PDF tool and add your PDF (drag-and-drop or browse — it never leaves your device).
  2. Pick a level: Best quality (sharpest), Balanced (default), Smaller file, or Tiny (aggressive re-encode).
  3. Click Compress PDF. Pages are re-rendered as optimized images, so the lighter file downloads instantly.
  4. Download the result — everything runs in your browser, nothing is stored or sent.

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