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Compress PDF
Reduce the size of a PDF by stripping metadata and re-saving with object stream compression. Best for image-heavy PDFs created from scans or photos.
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How to use Compress PDF
- Upload a PDF.
- Click Compress.
- Download the smaller file.
Features
- Object-stream compression
- Metadata stripping
- In-browser
Why use it
- Easier email & upload
- Faster sharing
Frequently asked questions
How much smaller will it be?
Typically 5 - 30% smaller for typical PDFs. PDFs with already-optimised images may shrink less.