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Compress PDF Online Free (Reduce File Size)

Reduce the size of a heavy PDF (scans, documents with photos) so you can email it or meet an online form's upload limit. Three compression levels to choose from.

How does it work?

  1. Upload your file (drag & drop or click).
  2. Adjust the options if needed.
  3. Run the tool and download the result.

Why use Compress PDF?

  • ✓ 100% free, no limits, no watermark
  • ✓ No sign-up, no install
  • 🔒 Files processed locally: full privacy
  • 📱 Works on desktop, tablet and mobile

Frequently asked questions

Why is the text no longer selectable?

To cut the size significantly, each page is recompressed as an image. Keep the original if you need to copy text.

Why didn't my PDF get smaller?

It was already optimized, so the tool gives you back the original file rather than a heavier version.

Why does my PDF barely shrink?

A text-only PDF is already light; compression mainly acts on images.

Does text stay selectable?

Yes, text and links are preserved.

Is this tool really free?

Yes, 100% free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limit.

Are my files safe?

Yes. Processing happens directly in your browser: your files are never uploaded to a server or stored.

When to use it

Compressing a PDF is often required to upload a file to an online portal (universities, consulates, government sites), send it by email or share it on WhatsApp. PDFs made from scans or photos are the heaviest.

Our tips

  • 💡 Start with the “recommended” level: it keeps text perfectly readable.
  • 💡 A 300 DPI scan can often be reduced to 150 DPI without hurting readability.
  • 💡 If the file is still too big, split it into two parts.