Helpful tip
This method can help with scanned or image-heavy PDFs. Compare output sizes before replacing the original.
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Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size by creating optimized image pages. No account or upload required.
Browser-only processing
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Private by design
Your files are processed locally. No file uploads, no server file storage, and no database.
This technique rasterizes PDF pages. Searchable text, links and forms may be lost. The result can also be larger.
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HOW TO USE THE TOOL
How to compress pdf online
Make an image-based version of a PDF with adjustable page quality.
- Step 1Open the free Compress PDF tool and select your files.
- Step 2Choose a PDF, set page quality and render scale, then create the new document.
- Step 3Download the result and review it before sharing.
Limits and output quality
The current browser compression rasterizes pages: selectable text, hyperlinks, form fields and some accessibility information may be lost; output can be larger.
Compress PDF FAQ
Is Compress PDF free on FilePremise?
Yes. This compress pdf tool is available at no cost and needs no account.
Do files get uploaded to FilePremise?
No. This version processes selected files in your browser. File contents are not sent to FilePremise servers.