Compress PDF

Shrink bloated PDF documents and optimize embedded image assets to meet email attachment and portal upload limits.

How to Use Compress PDF

Upload your PDF document.

Select your target compression strength (Recommended, Low, or High).

Click 'Compress PDF' to process the document.

Compare the before and after file sizes and download the optimized PDF.

What This Tool Does

Inspects PDF streams, removes duplicate fonts, strips unused metadata objects, and recompresses embedded raster graphics with optimized DCT filters to reduce byte size while maintaining text sharpness.

Common Use Cases

Reducing file sizes to pass 10MB or 25MB email attachment restrictions.

Compressing government forms, resumes, and visa applications for upload portals.

Saving bandwidth and storage on document archives.

Privacy & Local-First Processing

All compression algorithms run entirely on your CPU inside the browser. Your financial statements and private documents remain strictly confidential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will text remain sharp after compression?

Yes. Vector text and typography are preserved losslessly. Compression targets heavy embedded images and structural metadata.