How to compress a PDF
Reduce PDF size while balancing visual quality and readability.
Open the toolStep by step
- 1
Choose the PDF you want to optimize.
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Select a compression level appropriate for screen or print use.
- 3
Process the file and compare the reported size.
- 4
Open the result and check small text, diagrams and images.
Useful checks
- Use moderate compression first.
- Keep a higher-quality copy for archival or print use.
Document results can vary with source quality and format complexity. Always review important output before relying on or sharing it.