Shrink files

Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size by rasterizing pages at a lower resolution. Choose a preset and download instantly.

Compress PDF

Reduce file size by rasterizing pages at a smaller resolution.

Why use this tool?

Three compression presets

Balanced keeps good quality, Small reduces further, and Tiny creates the smallest possible file.

Before-and-after size

See the compressed file size immediately so you know how much space you saved.

Works on image-heavy PDFs

Most effective on scanned documents and photo-heavy files where images dominate the size.

How it works

01
Upload the PDF

Select the file to compress.

02
Choose level

Pick a compression preset.

03
Download

Get the smaller PDF.

Common use cases

Meet email size limits

Shrink a PDF below the 25 MB attachment cap so you can send it without a file-sharing link.

Speed up portal uploads

Compress large documents before uploading to government or insurance portals with strict size limits.

Archive scanned documents

Reduce storage costs by compressing bulky scanned PDFs before archiving them to cloud drives.

Frequently asked questions

How does the compression work?

Each page is re-rendered as a JPEG image at a lower resolution, then reassembled into a new PDF. Text-heavy pages compress significantly.

Will I lose text selectability?

Yes. Compression rasterizes pages into images, so text becomes non-selectable in the output. Keep the original if you need searchable text.

Which preset should I pick?

Balanced works for most cases. Use Small if you need to fit under a tight size limit, and Tiny for maximum reduction at the cost of some sharpness.