Compress PDF
Shrink large PDFs by re-rendering pages as JPEGs. Text becomes raster.
Drop a PDF, or click to choose
Runs entirely in your browser.
About Compress PDF
Shrink large PDFs by 50-90% so they're easy to email and upload. We re-render each page as a JPEG inside a new PDF — fantastic for scans and image-heavy documents. Note: text becomes a raster image, so it won't be searchable after compression.
Frequently asked questions
Will the text still be selectable?+
No — after compression the text is rasterized. Use this for sharing scans, not for archival or accessibility.
How much smaller will it be?+
Typically 50-90% smaller, depending on the quality setting and original content.
Is my file uploaded?+
No, compression runs entirely in your browser.
Can I control the quality?+
Yes — pick low, medium, or high. Higher quality means larger file size.
Does it work on password-protected PDFs?+
No, you'll need to decrypt the PDF first using a desktop tool.