Compress PDF

Create a smaller, image-based PDF for easy sharing.

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How to compress a file with EveryFileTool

Four simple steps, with no software to install.

1

Choose your PDF file

Drag and drop the file into the tool, or select it from your device.

2

Set up the result

Use any options shown by the tool to control how it will compress your file.

3

Run Compress PDF

Start the tool and keep this tab open while your browser finishes the work.

4

Check and download

Review the result, then save the new file to your device.

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Frequently asked questions

Useful information about Compress PDF.

It renders each page and rebuilds the document as an image-based PDF. This works well for read-only copies sent by email, but selectable text, links, forms, bookmarks and digital signatures may not survive.
No. Some PDFs are already well compressed. If the rebuilt file would be the same size or larger, the tool stops and tells you to keep the original.
Keep the original file. Use the compressed copy for viewing or sharing, and do not use this workflow when you must preserve forms, links, searchable text or a digital signature.
Yes. The PDF can be up to 100 MB. Very long or complex documents may also reach browser memory or page limits.

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