PDF & PixelUses our server

PDF tools / Compress PDF

Compress PDF

  1. 1 Add files
  2. 2 Adjust
  3. 3 Download

This tool sends your file to our server to convert it. It's deleted right after — we never keep or look at it. How server tools handle filesOur converter is free software (AGPL-3.0): download its source code.

Drop a file here

Make a PDF smaller for email and upload forms.

PDF · up to 20 MB · or paste with Ctrl+V / ⌘V

How to use Compress PDF

  1. Add a PDF (up to 20 MB).
  2. Choose strong, balanced or light compression.
  3. Press Compress and download the smaller PDF.

Shrink a PDF for email or upload forms with strong, balanced or light compression. Free, no sign-up; the file is deleted right after.

Compress PDF: common questions

Which compression level should I use?
Balanced suits most PDFs. Strong makes the smallest file for email; Light keeps print quality but saves less space.
What if my PDF is already small?
If compressing wouldn't make it smaller, you get your original file back unchanged.
Is my file uploaded?
Yes, this tool needs our converter. Your file (up to 20 MB) is sent over an encrypted connection, converted, and deleted as soon as you get the result. We never keep or look at it.

Related tools