Compress PDF
Make PDFs smaller for email and upload limits. Shrinks the photos inside while keeping text sharp, or squeezes scans to the minimum. Runs in your browser.
Runs in your browser. Your files and text never leave your device.
Shrinks the photos inside the PDF. Text stays sharp and selectable.
Drop PDFs to make them smaller
Make a PDF smaller
Most large PDFs are big because of the photos or scans inside them. Recommended shrinks those photos while keeping the text sharp and searchable, which usually cuts the size by half or more. Maximum turns every page into a compressed picture: ideal for scanned documents you need to email or upload under a size limit. Basic never changes how the PDF looks. Everything runs on your device, and if a file can’t get smaller we tell you instead of giving you a bigger one.
Frequently asked questions
Why did my PDF only get a little smaller?
PDFs made mostly of text are already small. The biggest savings come from PDFs full of photos or scanned pages; try Maximum for scans.
Will the text still be selectable?
Yes with Basic and Recommended. Maximum turns pages into pictures, so text can no longer be selected.