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Compress PDF

Reduce the size of PDF files for email and upload forms while keeping text sharp. Free, no sign-up — and your documents never leave your device.

Compression

    How to compress a PDF

    1. Choose a level — Recommended suits most documents.
    2. Drop your PDF files into the box. You see the size before and after for each file.
    3. Click Download.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I reduce the size of a PDF?

    Drop your PDF into the box above and choose a level. Recommended keeps great quality for screens and email; Strong and Maximum make it much smaller.

    Will the text stay sharp and selectable?

    Yes, with Light, Recommended and Strong — only the pictures inside the PDF are made smaller. Maximum turns pages into images, which is best for scanned documents but makes text unselectable.

    Why did my PDF hardly get smaller?

    PDFs with mostly text and fonts are already compact. Big savings come from photos and scans. If the original is already the smallest, you get it back unchanged.

    Are my PDFs uploaded?

    No. FileCrafty compresses PDFs inside your browser, so contracts and personal documents never leave your device.

    Can I compress several PDFs at once?

    Yes — select or drop several PDFs and they are compressed one after another with the same settings.

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