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Compress PDF Online Free

Reduce your PDF file size by up to 90% without losing readability. Choose the right balance between quality and size — compression runs right in your browser, the file is never uploaded.

Your file never leaves your computer: everything is processed in the browser, nothing is uploaded.

Drag and drop a PDF or choose a file

    How it works

    Three steps — and you're done

    The entire process takes under a minute. No software to install, no account required.

    1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag the file into the upload area or click "choose a file". Files up to 200 MB are supported.

    2

    Select compression quality

    Screen — maximum compression (72 dpi). eBook — balance of quality and size (150 dpi). Print — for sending to a printer (300 dpi).

    3

    Download the result

    Click "Compress PDF" — the document is processed in your browser and saved to your computer. It is never uploaded.

    Why us

    Secure, fast, and free

    The principles we uphold for every tool.

    Files never uploaded

    The document is processed inside your browser and never uploaded. You can see it yourself on the Network tab of the developer tools.

    Works without the internet

    Once the page has loaded, no connection is needed. Turn off the network and process a file — the tool keeps working. That is the simplest way to see the document goes nowhere.

    No registration

    No account, email, or password needed. Upload a file and get your result.

    Works on any device

    Fully responsive for phones and tablets — opens right in the browser.

    Q&A

    Frequently asked questions

    Answers on security, formats, and limitations.

    How much can I compress a PDF without losing quality?
    For text-based documents — up to 70–90% in eBook mode. For PDFs with scans or images — between 40 and 80%, depending on the original resolution.
    Why is my PDF larger after compression?
    This happens when the source file is already optimised or contains vector graphics with a high compression ratio. Try Screen mode for the maximum reduction.
    Can I compress a PDF to a specific size, for example 1 MB?
    An exact target size cannot be set, but choosing a mode (Screen / eBook / Print) gives predictable control over the degree of compression. Screen mode produces the smallest file.
    Does compression affect the text in the document?
    No. The PDF text layer is untouched. Compression is applied to images and embedded resources. The document remains fully readable and searchable.
    Is it safe to upload confidential documents?
    Yes. Compression runs inside your browser: the contents of the document go neither to us nor to any third party. It takes ten seconds to verify — open the Network tab and see that no request carries the file.