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LiveCompress a PDF
Make a PDF smaller by shrinking the photos and scans inside it. The text stays sharp and selectable. Entirely in your browser, no upload and no account.
runs entirely in your browser
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Compression happens entirely in your browser; nothing goes to a server. Close the tab and it's all gone.
Does the text stay sharp and selectable?
Yes. Only the photos and scans (JPEG images) in the PDF are shrunk. Text, lines and layout are left untouched and stay selectable.
Why doesn't my PDF get (much) smaller?
The biggest savings come from photos and scans. A PDF that's mostly text is usually already small, so there's little to gain. CMYK and transparent images are also skipped to stay safe.
Which setting should I pick?
'Medium' is a good balance of size and quality. Pick 'Strong' for the smallest file (for email, say) or 'Light' if the images need to stay crisp.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.