What Is PDF Compressor?

A free online PDF compressor that reduces file size by removing metadata, trimming unused objects, and optimizing the document structure. Simply upload your PDF and compress it instantly. Shows the original and compressed sizes so you can see the savings. All processing is local.

Why Use PDF Compressor?

  • Removes metadata to reduce file size
  • Optimizes PDF structure for smaller output
  • Side-by-side size comparison
  • Your files are processed locally — never uploaded

How to Use PDF Compressor — Step by Step

1

Upload a PDF file by clicking or drag-and-drop.

2

View the original file size.

3

Click Compress to reduce the file size.

4

Download the compressed PDF and compare the savings.

Who Is PDF Compressor Best For?

  • email attachments
  • web uploads
  • reducing storage
  • sharing documents online

PDF Compressor — Frequently Asked Questions

How much can PDF compression reduce file size?

Savings vary depending on the content. Text-heavy PDFs typically compress 20-50%. Scanned document PDFs may see smaller reductions since the images are already compressed.

Does compression affect quality?

Our compressor works by removing metadata and optimizing structure without re-encoding images. For significant size reduction on image-heavy PDFs, try converting to black and white or reducing image resolution first.

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