Optimize & Compress PDF
Choose, paste or drag a PDF file here to compress
Maximum file size: 100MB.
Online PDF Compressor
Is your PDF file too large to attach to an email or upload to a government portal? Our free online PDF Compressor significantly reduces the file size (MB) of your documents by optimizing images and removing hidden background data, without sacrificing visual quality.
How to Reduce PDF File Size
- Click on "Choose file" to select the heavy PDF document from your device.
- Select the compression level. The "Recommended" option provides the best balance between small file size and good visual quality.
- Click "Compress PDF!". The tool will process your file and generate a lightweight version ready for download.
Why do PDFs get so large?
PDFs usually become massive because they contain high-resolution images or scans directly from a printer/scanner. Our tool analyzes these images and intelligently compresses them down to web-friendly sizes (usually around 144 DPI or 72 DPI), drastically cutting down the megabytes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my text become blurry?
No. Compression primarily targets the images inside your PDF. Text and vector shapes are kept exactly as they are, so documents remain perfectly readable and sharp.
Are there any watermarks added?
Absolutely not. We do not alter your document by adding any watermarks or logos. You get the exact same document, just smaller.