Will text inside the compressed PDF remain searchable and selectable?

Yes. Text layers, embedded fonts, and selectable strings remain intact. Only raster image layers and uncompressed structural streams are optimized.

What level of file size reduction should I expect?

PDFs with high-resolution scans or photos often shrink by 40% to 80%, allowing easy emailing and upload to portals with strict attachment limits.

Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size while maintaining quality.

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Max file size 200MB

How to Use Compress PDF

Upload Large PDF

Select the PDF document that is too heavy to email or upload.

Select Compression

Choose between Maximum compression (smallest size), Recommended, or High Quality.

Save Compact PDF

Download your optimized document with dramatically reduced file weight.

Quick Tip: Reduces file size by up to 80% while keeping text sharp.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions about Compress PDF

Everything you need to know about using this tool, supported formats, privacy, and tips.

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