Compress PDF File
Reduce the size of your PDF while maintaining the best possible quality.
How to Compress PDFs in 3 Simple Steps
1. Upload Your PDF
Click 'Choose File' or drag and drop your PDF into the box. We'll start processing it immediately.
2. Choose Your Level
Select a compression level. "Recommended" is great for most uses, while "Maximum" is for when size matters most.
3. Download Your File
Our powerful engine will compress your file in seconds. Download your new, smaller PDF right away.
Your Security is Our Priority
Secure Encryption
All file transfers use advanced SSL encryption to keep your data safe from start to finish.
Guaranteed Privacy
We never read, share, or store your content. Your documents are your own, always.
Automatic Deletion
For your peace of mind, all uploaded and processed files are permanently deleted from our servers within a few hours.
Questions You Might Have
The reduction percentage depends on the original content of your PDF. Files with many large images will see the most significant reduction. Our tool always strives for the maximum possible compression without destroying the content.
Yes, some quality loss is necessary to reduce file size. The "Recommended" level offers a great balance, making files smaller with very little noticeable difference. "Maximum" compression will reduce quality further but result in the smallest possible file.
Yes, it is completely secure. We use SSL encryption for all file transfers, and our system automatically and permanently deletes all uploaded and compressed files from our servers within a few hours.
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