01 / Fast steps
- Choose Extreme, Recommended or Low compression.
- Upload a PDF file.
- Compress it on the server pipeline.
- Download the optimized PDF.
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF size while keeping the workflow ready for conversion, sharing and archiving.
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02 / Best for
- Send documents under email limits.
- Prepare files for portals.
- Reduce storage footprint.
03 / Keep in mind
- Compression results depend on images, fonts and embedded resources inside the PDF.
- Works best on photo-heavy PDFs; text-only documents see smaller size reductions.
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faq
Questions, answered.
01Which compression mode should I use?
Recommended is the default balance. Extreme maximizes size reduction for uploads. Low keeps quality high for professional documents.
02Is Compress PDF free to use?
Yes, Compress PDF is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits. Files are processed securely on our server and deleted immediately afterward.