Compress PDF
Reduce file size to your exact target MB or KB without losing quality.
Upload your PDF
or drag & drop your file here
Maximum file size: 100 MB
Step-by-Step Guide
Upload Your PDF
Click to upload or drag and drop your PDF file. Works with any PDF — invoices, reports, scanned forms, anything.
Choose Compression Level
Pick how small you want the file. Light compression keeps quality high. Strong compression makes the file much smaller.
Download the Compressed File
Your compressed PDF is ready instantly. Download it and use it anywhere — email, WhatsApp, online forms.
How It Works
Most email services and online portals have a file size limit — usually 5MB or 10MB. If your PDF is too large, it simply won't go through. Compressing it takes 5 seconds and fixes the problem instantly.
The most common situation: You've scanned a form or a set of documents, and the file is 15–30MB. You need to email it or upload it to a government or bank portal that only accepts files under 5MB. That's exactly what this tool is for.
Quality stays good: The tool is smart about what it compresses. Text and important details remain sharp. Only the internal image data gets optimized — so the document still looks professional.
Who Uses This?
Sending Documents by Email
Email providers often block attachments over 10MB. Compress your PDF and send it without any attachment error.
Uploading to Government Portals
UPSC, income tax, bank, and university portals have strict file size limits. Compress first, then upload without issues.
Sharing via WhatsApp
WhatsApp compresses images automatically but not PDFs. Compress your PDF before sending so it doesn't come out blurry or get blocked.
Saving Storage Space
If you store lots of PDFs on your phone or laptop, compressing them frees up space without deleting anything.
What You Can Do
Reduce Size Without Reprinting
Shrink a 20MB PDF down to under 2MB without losing text clarity or having to recreate the document.
Works With Scanned PDFs
Compress scanned forms, bills, and documents — the images get smaller but the text stays readable.
Multiple Compression Levels
Choose light, medium, or strong compression depending on whether quality or file size matters more to you.
No Page Limit
Compress small 1-page forms or long 100+ page reports — it handles both just fine.
Instant Download
No waiting around. Your compressed file is ready in seconds, not minutes.
Your File Stays Private
Your PDF is deleted automatically after compression. No one else can access it.
Helpful Tips
- If you're uploading to a government form that requires a file under 500KB, use Strong compression.
- For CVs and professional documents, use Light compression — quality stays high and file size still drops by 50-70%.
- Compress images inside Word documents before converting to PDF to get even smaller output.
- If the file is already small (under 1MB), compression won't help much — it's already optimized.
- After compressing, open the PDF and scroll through it to check it still looks good before submitting.
Your Files Are Safe & Private
Files are transferred over secure TLS encryption and wiped automatically from server memory after processing. We never inspect, store, or share your documents.
Common Questions
Will the text in my PDF become blurry after compression?
No. Text stays crisp and clear. Only image data is reduced — so documents with lots of images see the biggest size reduction.
How small can I make my PDF?
It depends on what's in the file. A heavily-scanned document can often be reduced by 70–85%. A text-only PDF might only reduce by 20–30%.
Is there a file size limit to upload?
You can upload PDFs up to 100MB. If your file is already under 1MB, compression may not reduce it much further.
Can I compress a password-protected PDF?
No. You need to unlock it first using our Unlock PDF tool, then compress it.
Will compressing mess up my signatures or stamps?
No. Signatures, stamps, and annotations are preserved. Only image quality is slightly reduced, not the document structure.
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Need helpful tips & guides?
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