About the Compress PDF tool
Hit an upload limit or a bounced email? Compress PDF re-saves each page as an optimized image at the level you choose, which can shrink scanned and photo-heavy PDFs dramatically. You see the new size before downloading, and if it doesn’t help, keep your original.
How to use it
- Choose a PDF.
- Pick a compression level (Balanced suits most files).
- Click Compress PDF and download the smaller file.
Frequently asked questions
Will my text still be selectable?
No. This method converts pages to images, so text can’t be selected or searched afterward. Keep the original if you need that.
Why did my PDF get bigger?
Text-only PDFs are already very compact; turning them into images can make them larger. The tool warns you so you can keep the original.