PDF Compressor

Make your PDF smaller in KB or MB. Pick a compression level, or set the exact size you need.

Drag and drop your PDF here One PDF at a time
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🔒 Your PDF never leaves your device.

How it works: each page is turned into an optimized image, so text can’t be selected after compressing. Best for scanned documents, forms and photo PDFs.

Compression

Compress a PDF online

This free PDF compressor reduces the file size of your PDF so it is easy to email, upload to a form or share on WhatsApp. Choose a compression level, or enter the exact size limit you need, such as 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB or 1 MB.

Your PDF is processed inside your browser. It is never uploaded to a server, so private documents stay private.

How to compress a PDF

Click Select PDF or drag and drop your file.
Choose Recommended, High compression, or Set a maximum file size and enter KB or MB.
Click Compress PDF and wait while each page is optimized.
Download your smaller PDF.

How to reduce a PDF to a specific size

Many websites and exam or job portals ask for a PDF under 200 KB, 500 KB or 1 MB. Choose Set a maximum file size, type your limit and pick KB or MB. The tool lowers the image resolution and quality step by step until your PDF fits.

Tips for a smaller PDF

Scanned pages and photos shrink the most.
If the result is blurry, raise the size limit or use Recommended.
If the PDF is mostly text, it may already be small. Compressing it into images can make it larger.
Compress one file at a time for the fastest result on a phone.

Frequently asked questions

How do I compress a PDF to 200 KB?

Select your PDF, choose Set a maximum file size, enter 200 and select KB, then click Compress PDF. The tool lowers image quality and resolution until the file fits.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Your PDF is compressed inside your browser on your own device. It is never uploaded or stored.

Will I still be able to select and copy text?

No. This tool converts each page into an optimized image, so text can no longer be selected or searched. It works best for scanned documents, photos and forms.

Why did my PDF not get smaller?

PDFs that are mostly text, or already well optimized, are often small to begin with. Try High compression or set a smaller file size.

Can I compress a password-protected PDF?

No. Remove the password first, then compress the file.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit, but very large PDFs with many pages can be slow on phones because everything runs on your device. Compress one file at a time.