Compress PDF

Re-pack a PDF to shrink its file size — local, private, instant.

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See how it works

Watch a quick simulation of this tool in action — no file needed.

How to use Compress PDF

Follow these steps — everything happens instantly in your browser.

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    Step 1. Drop your PDF onto the zone.

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    Step 2. Toggle “Strip metadata” if you also want to remove title, author and other document properties.

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    Step 3. Click “Compress PDF” — the re-packed file is built locally and shown side-by-side with the original size.

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    Step 4. Download the compressed PDF. Size reduction varies — image-heavy PDFs may not shrink because images aren't recompressed.

Why use this tool

Private by design

All processing happens locally in your browser. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero file uploads. Ever.

Instant

No upload wait, no queue, no server round-trip. Results appear the moment you drop a file.

Free & unlimited

No accounts, no watermarks, no daily caps. Use it as many times as you like, forever.

Works everywhere

Desktop, tablet or phone — every tool is responsive and installable as a PWA for offline use.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to know about compress pdf.

Want to learn more?

Read our complete Compress PDF tutorial with tips, use cases, and FAQs.