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Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size while maintaining high document quality.

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How to Use

1
Upload your PDF
Select or drag-and-drop your PDF file into the upload area.
2
Choose compression level
Pick Light, Medium, High or Maximum depending on how small you need the file.
3
Download compressed PDF
Click 'Compress PDF' and your smaller file downloads instantly.

Features

Adjustable compression from 10% to 100%
Keeps text sharp and perfectly readable
Works on scanned PDFs and digital PDFs
Shows original vs compressed file size
No sign-up, no watermark
Files deleted from server immediately after download

Frequently Asked Questions

Will compressing reduce the quality of my PDF?
At Light or Medium levels, quality is barely affected. Maximum compression reduces image quality slightly but keeps all text perfectly readable.
What compression level should I choose?
For emailing documents, use Medium (50%). For archiving or web upload, use High (75%). For the smallest possible size, use Maximum (100%).
Can I compress a scanned PDF?
Yes. PDF Vista compresses both digital PDFs and scanned document PDFs.
Why is my compressed PDF the same size?
Some PDFs are already optimized. PDFs containing mostly text with no images have very little room for size reduction.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no strict limit, but very large files (100MB+) may take longer to process.