Compress PDF
Make PDFs small enough for email, WhatsApp and government portals. Images inside the PDF are recompressed while text stays sharp and selectable. Scanned documents can be squeezed further with maximum compression.
How to reduce PDF file size
- Choose your PDF.
- Pick a compression level. “Recommended” suits most files.
- Click “Compress PDF”.
- Check the new size and download. Try “Strong” or “Maximum” if it is still too large.
Features
- Keeps text and vector graphics untouched
- Recompresses and resizes embedded photos and scans
- Maximum mode for scanned documents
- Never makes your file bigger: the original is kept if it is already optimised
Frequently asked questions
How much can a PDF be compressed?
PDFs with photos or scans often shrink by 50–90%. PDFs that are mostly text are usually already small and may not shrink much.
How do I compress a PDF to under 1 MB or 200 KB?
Start with “Recommended”. If the result is still too big, try “Strong”, then “Maximum”, which converts pages to compressed images and gives the smallest size for scanned documents.
Will the text still be selectable?
Yes, with Light, Recommended and Strong. Only Maximum converts pages to images, which makes text unselectable.
Is it safe to use this tool with confidential PDFs?
Yes. Your PDF is processed entirely inside your browser and is never uploaded to a server, so bank statements, ID proofs and contracts stay on your device.
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