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Compress PDF
Reduce scan and image-heavy PDF sizes entirely in your browser.
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No uploadsYour files stay on this device.
Local engineYour browser does the work.
Auto cleanupTemporary memory is released.
About this tool
Use compress pdf without uploading files
Reduce the size of image-heavy and scanned PDFs for easier sharing and storage while keeping processing local.
Processing takes place in your browser tab. Temporary working data is released when you leave or reload the page.
Three steps
- Choose a PDF and review its original size.
- Select the compression settings appropriate for screen or print use.
- Download the compressed PDF and verify visual quality.
Useful for
Common compress pdf tasks
- Email attachments
- Web downloads
- Archiving scanned paperwork
Practical details
What to know before you start
One optimized PDF
- Text-only PDFs may show little or no size reduction.
- Stronger compression can soften small text inside scanned pages.
- Keep the original until you have checked the optimized document.