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Compress PDF

Make a PDF smaller while keeping it readable. The real output size is shown before you download.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Add your PDF — it is processed in your browser.

  2. 2

    Pick a level; we report the real output size before you download.

  3. 3

    Compare original against result and keep whichever you prefer.

Questions

Why is my file barely smaller?

A PDF that is mostly text is already compact. Most of the savings come from images, so text-only files change very little.

Will the text stay selectable?

Yes with Auto and Lossless. Rasterise turns pages into images, so run OCR afterwards if you need selectable text.

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