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PDF Compressor

Compress PDF documents to a specific target file size (e.g. 500 KB, 1 MB) or choose balanced structural presets.

Pro Tip: PDF files are processed directly in your device memory with zero server uploads.

How It Works

Reduce heavy PDF document sizes for email attachments, government portals, web uploads, and storage. Target specific file sizes in KB/MB or select from Balanced, Strong, and Maximum compression presets.

01

Upload PDF

Select the PDF file you wish to compress.

02

Select mode & target

Specify a target file size (KB/MB) or pick an optimization preset.

03

Download compressed PDF

Save the optimized document with verified size savings.

Key Features & Capabilities

Target Size compression mode (e.g., 250 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB)
Three structural optimization presets: Balanced, Strong, Maximum
Preserves native selectable text, vector graphics, and page count
Intelligent image downsampling fallback for scanned/photo-heavy PDFs
Live progress indicator and cancel support for complex documents
100% private in-browser optimization with zero cloud uploads

Frequently Asked Questions

The compressor first attempts native structural stream optimization to keep vector text perfectly intact. For image-heavy documents, it iteratively evaluates visual downsampling tiers to meet your target size budget.

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Your files are processed locally in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server.