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Compress a PDF Online

Reduce PDF file size with adjustable quality

How to use Compress PDF online

Make large PDF files easier to email, upload, and store while keeping text and images readable.

  1. Upload your PDF

    Drop your PDF into the upload area above or click to browse.

  2. Configure settings

    Select the compression level that best balances smaller file size and visual quality.

  3. Download your result

    Compress the PDF and download the validated, optimized document.

Frequently asked questions

Compression can change image quality. Choose a higher-quality level when visual detail matters most.
You only pay for completed operations. The fee is deducted from your wallet when your result is ready to download.
You can choose a file and configure the tool first. Sign in is required to process and download the result.
Files use private object storage and signed access. Uploaded sources are scheduled for deletion when processing finishes, abandoned uploads expire within 24 hours, and generated results remain available in My files for 7 days.
Each file can be up to 100 MB. Multi-file tools accept up to 50 sources and 200 MB combined.