Compress PDF files in your browser

Make a PDF easier to email or store by choosing the level that fits your document.

How to use this PDF tool

Add one PDF under 100 MB.
Choose a compression level and read its trade-offs.
Download the generated PDF and compare its size.

Frequently asked questions

Will compression preserve selectable text?: Lossless structural mode preserves text and interactivity. The other modes rasterize pages, which can reduce size but removes interactive content.
Will every PDF become smaller?: Not always. Some PDFs are already optimized; PrivyPDF reports when the output is not smaller.

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PrivyPDF processes files locally in your browser. Your documents are not uploaded, stored, or inspected.