Compress PDF
Upload one PDF, choose a compression level, compress it, and download the optimized PDF file.
Add PDF file
Drag and drop one PDF here, or choose a PDF from your device.
Make PDF files easier to share
Compress large PDF documents for email, uploads, forms, websites, and quick sharing.
Smaller files
Reduce PDF size before sending or uploading your document.
Three levels
Choose Strong, Balanced, or Better quality depending on your need.
One PDF workflow
Upload one PDF, compress it, then download the optimized PDF.
Simple interface
The layout matches the other Toolscade tools for a consistent experience.
Compress PDF in three steps
Add PDF
Choose one PDF file from your device or drag and drop it into the upload area.
Choose level
Select Strong, Balanced, or Better quality compression.
Compress and download
Click Compress PDF, then download the compressed file.
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Compress PDF questions
Which compression level should I use?
Use Balanced for most PDFs, Strong when you need the smallest file, and Better quality when visual detail matters.
Why did my PDF not reduce much?
Some PDFs are already optimized. Ghostscript compression in Docker gives stronger results for many production use cases.
Can I replace the uploaded PDF?
Yes. Use Replace PDF beneath the selected file to choose another document.