PDF Compress

Compress PDF files to reduce size while maintaining quality.

Runs entirely in your browserNo file uploadsPrivacy-first
TL;DR

Upload a PDF, choose compression level, and download the smaller file.

Drop a PDF file to compress

Your PDF will be compressed without losing content

🔒 Runs entirely in your browser. No file uploads.

How it works: We use object stream compression and remove unnecessary metadata to reduce file size while preserving all content and visual quality.

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What is PDF Compress?

A PDF compressor reduces file size by removing unnecessary metadata and optimizing the internal structure.

When Should You Use This Tool?

Use when PDFs are too large for email attachments or web uploads.

How to Use PDF Compress

  1. 1Upload a PDF file
  2. 2Select compression level
  3. 3Download compressed PDF

How Does This Tool Work?

Uses pdf-lib to remove metadata, enable object streams, and optimize PDF structure.

Privacy Note: Runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device. No file uploads to any server.

Common Use Cases

Office Workers

Reduce email attachment sizes

Webmasters

Optimize PDFs for web downloads

Frequently Asked Questions

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