How to compress a PDF
- Open your PDF. Drop it on the page or choose it from your device.
- Choose how much. Recommended suits most files. Maximum turns pages into pictures, which gives the smallest file but text can no longer be selected.
- Download. You'll see the new size before you use it.
Questions people ask
How much smaller will my PDF get?
PDFs with photos or scans often shrink by 50–90%. PDFs that are mostly text are usually small already and may not shrink much.
Will the text get blurry?
No, except with Maximum. The other levels only compress pictures, so text stays sharp and searchable.
I need it under a set size, like 200 KB.
Use Compress to exact size: type the limit and it finds the best quality that fits.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Compression happens in your browser.
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