Compress PDF
Shrink the file size of your PDF while keeping it readable. Useful for email attachments and faster uploads.
All tools run entirely in your browser when possible. Files are processed locally and discarded — we never store originals.
Common use cases
- Shrink a PDF to fit an email attachment limit
- Reduce a portfolio PDF before uploading to a job board
- Speed up sharing on slow connections
- Strip metadata before public posting
How to use it
- 1Drop a PDF in the upload zone
- 2Click Run — compression happens server-side
- 3Download the smaller PDF
Lossless PDF compression — strips redundant metadata and re-packs the file. For aggressive image-level compression, run the source images through the Image Optimizer first.
Frequently asked questions
▸ Are my files uploaded to your servers?
Most operations run client-side — your file never leaves your browser. The few that need server compute (compress, server-side rasterisation) discard the file the moment processing completes. We don't store originals.
▸ What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free covers most one-off needs: one PDF/image/OCR operation per day across the toolkit, plus the basic features of every tool. Pro removes the daily limit, unlocks batch operations, premium templates, advanced customisation, multi-language OCR, ICO + PWA exports, and more.
▸ Do I need an account?
No — every tool on this page works without an account. Pro features and the broader generators (proposals, contracts, resumes, time tracker) require sign-up.
▸ What's the maximum file size?
Most PDF tools accept files up to 25 MB. JPG/PNG inputs are capped at 15 MB per file. If you need higher limits, Pro raises the ceiling.
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