Compress PDF

Shrink a PDF for email and uploads by re-saving it with optimised compression.

Upload the PDF.
It is re-saved with optimised compression.
Download the smaller file.

Re-save your PDF with deflated streams and a rebuilt, garbage-collected structure to bring its size down for email and uploads — while keeping the document fully intact and selectable.

Guides about Compress PDF

Preventing data loss How to Compress a PDF Without Corrupting or Breaking It Compression occasionally leaves a broken file. Learn how to compress a PDF without corrupting it, why corruption happens during compression, and how to verify safely. 6 min read

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Frequently asked questions

How much smaller?

PDFs with redundant or uncompressed data shrink most; already-optimised files change little.

Still selectable?

Yes — text and structure are preserved; only storage is optimised.