Compress PDF: Reduce PDF File Size Free
Make a PDF smaller for email, forms and portals. Choose a level or set a target size. Your file never leaves your device.
Quick answer: Compress PDF reduces the file size of a PDF in your browser. Choose Light, Medium or Strong, or type a target size such as 200 KB, and download the smaller file. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no watermark.
Tap to choose a PDF or drop it here
Medium and Strong turn each page into a compressed picture, so the text can no longer be selected. Light keeps everything as it is and only tidies the file.
How to use Compress PDF
- Choose your PDF.
- Pick a compression level, or Target size and type a size in KB.
- Press Compress PDF.
- Download the smaller file and check that it looks right.
Features
- Light, Medium, Strong and Target size modes
- Shows the size before and after
- No upload, no signup, no watermark
- Works on phone and computer
- Free with no daily limit
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a PDF to under 200 KB?
Choose Target size, type 200 and press Compress PDF. The tool tries stronger settings until the file fits.
Does compression reduce quality?
Medium and Strong turn pages into compressed images, so text is slightly softer and can no longer be selected. Light keeps the text but saves less.
Why did my PDF not get smaller?
Some PDFs are already well optimized. Try the Strong level.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Compression runs entirely inside your browser.
Is there a file size limit?
No fixed limit. Very large files depend on your device memory.