How to Compress PDF – Step by Step

Large PDFs won't fit in email attachments and take forever to upload. The Compress PDF tool reduces file size while keeping your documents clear and readable, with three compression levels to choose from.

Step-by-Step Guide

Open the Compress PDF page.

Upload your PDF by dragging it into the upload area.

Choose your compression level: Less compression (best quality for presentations and images), Recommended (balanced), or Maximum compression (smallest file size for text-heavy documents).

Click Compress — the tool processes your file locally and shows the original vs compressed size.

Download your compressed PDF when you're happy with the result.

Tips for Best Results

• Maximum compression works best for text-only PDFs or documents scanned at high resolution.
• For images-heavy PDFs like brochures, use Less compression to preserve visual quality.
• The compression level is adjustable — re-compress if the file is still too large.