Compress PDF

Large PDFs are usually large because of how they were written, not because of what they contain. This tool rewrites the document structure with object streams and cross-reference compression, which reclaims space without touching the page content.

Compress PDF

Rewrite the document with object streams to shrink file size.

Runs in your browser — files are never uploaded.

What actually makes a PDF heavy

Three things dominate: embedded fonts, full-resolution images, and inefficient internal structure from the exporting application. Structural rewriting is safe and reversible in the sense that nothing visible changes, which is what this tool does.

If a document is still enormous afterwards, the weight is in its images. Export the source at a lower image resolution, or convert the pages to compressed images if fidelity matters less than size.

When to compress

Before emailing (most servers cap attachments at 10-25 MB), before uploading to a portal with a size limit, and before archiving large batches. Keep the original if the document is a print master.

Frequently asked questions

Does compressing reduce quality?

No. Structural compression leaves page content byte-identical; only the file's internal organisation changes.

Is my document uploaded?

No. Compression runs entirely in your browser.

How much smaller will it get?

Typically 5-30%, depending on how the PDF was generated. Image-heavy scans benefit least.

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