Input and result
Use PDF input to produce PDF. Compress image-heavy PDFs by rendering each page at your selected quality and rebuilding a smaller downloadable document.
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Compress PDF online
Compress image-heavy PDFs by rendering each page at your selected quality and rebuilding a smaller downloadable document.
Local processingNo uploadNo watermark
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Three simple steps
How to use the Compress PDF tool
No software, signup or hand-holding required.
01
Choose your file
Select PDF from your device.
02
Adjust and process the PDF
Choose useful settings, then let your browser create the result.
03
Download instantly
Review the output and save one file or the complete batch.
What to expect
A focused Compress PDF workflow
Practical limitation
Image-based compression can substantially reduce scanned or image-heavy PDFs, but rasterizing pages removes selectable text and vector detail.
Common questions
Good to know
Answers specific to this tool and its current capabilities.
How does PDF compression work here?+
Each page is rendered as an optimized JPEG at the selected quality and placed into a newly compressed PDF.
How can I make the PDF smaller?+
Move the image-quality control lower before processing. Lower values reduce detail but usually produce a smaller document.
Will PDF compression keep selectable text?+
No. Genuine image-based compression rasterizes each page, so the output favors smaller files over selectable text and vector content.