How do I compress a PDF file?

Upload your PDF file, select your preferred compression level (Light, Recommended, or Maximum), then click 'Compress PDF'. The tool will process your PDF locally and provide a compressed version to download.

Is it safe to compress PDFs online?

Yes, this tool is completely safe. All PDF compression happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your computer or get uploaded to any server.

How much can I compress a PDF?

Compression varies based on your PDF content and selected level: Light compression (10-30% reduction), Recommended compression (30-50% reduction), or Maximum compression (60-90% reduction). PDFs with many images typically compress more.

Will PDF compression reduce quality?

It depends on the compression level. Light compression maintains high quality with minimal size reduction. Recommended offers balanced quality and size. Maximum compression prioritizes file size but may reduce visual quality slightly.

What's the difference between compression levels?

Light compression preserves maximum quality (~10-30% reduction). Recommended compression balances quality and size (~30-50% reduction). Maximum compression converts pages to optimized images for smallest file size (~60-90% reduction).

Is this PDF compressor free?

Yes, this PDF compressor is completely free to use with no limitations, watermarks, or sign-up required.

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Select Compression Level

Light Compression

Preserves text quality, minimal compression (~10-30% reduction)

Maximum Compression

Converts to images, smaller size (~60-80% reduction)