Compress PDF

Free PDF compressor that shrinks scans and image-heavy PDFs by up to 90% while keeping text perfectly sharp. No sign-up, no upload.

1. Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF here, or browse files

Up to 100 MB

2. Choose compression

Your files never leave your device

Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so it is safe for contracts, statements and other confidential documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much smaller will my PDF get?

It depends on what is inside. Scanned documents and PDFs full of photos usually shrink by 50-90% with Recommended compression, because images make up most of their size. PDFs that are mostly text are already small and typically shrink by 0-20%.

Which compression level should I choose?

Recommended (about 150 DPI) keeps images sharp on screen and in print and is right for most files. Strong (about 100 DPI) gives the smallest file and is ideal for email attachments and upload limits on job portals or government forms. Lossless never touches image quality and only removes wasted space.

Will compression make the text blurry?

No. TinyKit only recompresses the images inside your PDF. Text, fonts and vector graphics are kept exactly as they are, so text stays crisp and selectable at any zoom level.

How do I compress a PDF to send by email?

Most email providers limit attachments to 20-25 MB. Choose Strong compression, then check the new size shown above the download button. If it is still too large, split the document into parts before compressing.

Why is my compressed PDF barely smaller than the original?

Your PDF is probably mostly text, or its images are already heavily compressed. In that case there is little left to remove without hurting quality. Try Strong for a few more percent, and if no level helps, the original is already about as small as it can be.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Compression runs entirely in your browser, so your file never leaves your device. That makes it safe for bank statements, IDs, contracts and other private documents.

Can I compress a password-protected PDF?

Not directly. Remove the password first with our free Remove PDF Password tool (you need to know the password), compress the unlocked file, and add the password back with Protect PDF if you need it.

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