Free Online Tool

Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size for faster uploads.

PDFCompress
✓ 100% Free✓ No Sign-up Required
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PDF only · Max 100 MB · Click or drag & drop

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Custom Options

Adjust settings to match exactly what you need

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Files are never uploaded to a server — processed in your browser

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How To Use

1

Upload the PDF

Select the PDF that is too large for the upload limit.

2

Pick the PDF type

Choose Scanned / Image-heavy for scans and photos (biggest saving), or Text Document to keep text selectable.

3

Set quality

Medium suits most portals. Use Low or Minimum if you need a very small file; lower the render scale for extra saving.

4

Compress and check

Compare original and new size, preview the pages, then download.

About This Tool

Compress PDF shrinks PDFs for portals with strict limits such as 200 KB, 500 KB or 1 MB, while keeping them readable.

Popular PDF sizes

100 KB200 KB300 KB500 KB1 MB2 MB

Helpful guides

How to Compress a PDF Under 200 KB or 500 KB for Government PortalsPractical settings to shrink scanned certificates and marksheets below strict PDF size limits without making them unreadable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How small can it make my PDF?

Scanned PDFs often shrink by 60–90% in Scanned/Image mode. Text PDFs shrink less because they are already efficient.

Why can't I select text after compressing?

Scanned/Image mode turns each page into a picture. Use Text Document mode if you need selectable text.

My portal needs under 100 KB. Tips?

Use Scanned mode, Low or Minimum quality and a render scale around 70–80%. Also remove unnecessary pages with Delete PDF Pages.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your file never leaves your device and nothing is stored on our side.

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