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Compress PDF

Re-renders pages as compressed JPEGs. Best for scanned/visual PDFs (text becomes part of the image).

Drop a PDF here
or click to browse - files stay on your device
Max file size: 100 MB

About this tool

Shrink PDF file size by re-rendering pages as compressed JPEGs. Perfect for emailing scans or uploading to size-limited forms.

Features

  • Adjustable quality and resolution
  • Preserves page dimensions
  • Works on scans and image-heavy PDFs
  • 100% in-browser

How to use it

  1. Upload a PDF.
  2. Pick a quality preset.
  3. Download the compressed PDF.
🔒 100% private

Everything happens inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to a server, never stored, and never seen by us.

Frequently asked questions

Will text stay selectable?

No - compression flattens pages to images. For text-preserving compression, use professional tools.