How to compress a PDF?

Open Compress PDF, choose your PDF, select the compression level, then download the optimized PDF. Compression results vary with the images, fonts, and structure in the original document.

Do you store or retain my processed files?

No. Online PDF Editor processes files in your browser using local memory. Your files are not uploaded to our servers, and closing the browser tab clears them from the tool.

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Compress PDF

Optimize structure while preserving text, or choose maximum reduction.

Compress PDF reduces file size so documents are easier to email or upload. Choose a mode that preserves selectable text, or a stronger mode that shrinks images for maximum reduction, and compare the before and after sizes. Compression happens locally in your browser.

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Optimize structure while preserving text, or choose maximum reduction.

PDF files are processed only on this device.

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Your files never leave your browser.

How to compress PDF

Optimize structure while preserving text, or choose maximum reduction. To use this tool, select your file, follow the page-specific options, review the result, and download the new document. Processing happens in your browser.

How to compress PDF

Select or drop the file you want to process.
Choose the pages and options that fit your task.
Run the operation and wait for the browser to finish.
Review the result before saving or sharing it.
Download the processed file to your device.

Why use this tool?

This browser-based workflow is useful for preparing PDF documents while keeping the source file on your device.