PDF Compressor
Reduce the file size of your PDF documents by re-rendering pages at optimized quality. Perfect for email attachments, uploads, and archiving. Processes entirely in your browser — your documents stay private.
Drag & drop a file here
or browse to select
Accepts: PDF → Compressed PDF
How to convert pdf to Compressed PDF
Select a file
Drag & drop or click to browse. Accepts PDF formats.
Convert
Click the convert button. Processing happens instantly in your browser.
Download or Share
Download locally or share via a secure EveryTransfer link in one click.
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PDF Compressor — frequently asked questions
How do I compress a PDF for email?
Drop your PDF into the tool above, click Compress, and download the smaller file. Most PDFs shrink enough to fit under the 20–25 MB email attachment limits.
Is my document uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is processed entirely in your browser — contracts, invoices, and reports never leave your device.
How does the compression work?
Pages are re-rendered as images at a fixed, optimized quality preset. Note that this converts page content to images, so text in the compressed copy is no longer selectable — keep your original for editing.
When should I compress a PDF vs. send it as a link?
Compress when the recipient insists on an attachment. If quality matters (print files, detailed scans), send the original full-quality PDF via a transfer link instead — up to 1 GB free, with no quality loss.
Need to share your converted files?
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