Compress PDF Files
Reduce your PDF file size without losing quality.
Powered by Ghostscript for professional-grade compression.
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Maximum 100MB • PDF format only
Powerful Compression
Uses Ghostscript for industry-standard PDF compression
Multiple Quality Levels
Choose from 4 compression levels based on your needs
Preserves Quality
Maintains readability while reducing file size
How It Works
Upload PDF
Drag and drop or click to select a PDF file up to 100MB
Choose Quality
Select compression level based on your needs
Download
Get your compressed PDF with size savings info
Compression Levels Explained
Maximum (Screen)
72 DPIBest for viewing on screens. Smallest file size but lower print quality.
Best for: Email attachments, web uploads
Recommended (eBook)
150 DPIPerfect balance between quality and file size. Good for most uses.
Best for: General documents, sharing
High Quality (Printer)
300 DPIOptimized for printing. Larger files but crisp print output.
Best for: Office printing, reports
Prepress
300+ DPIMaximum quality with color preservation. For professional printing.
Best for: Professional printing, publishing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I reduce my PDF size?
Compression results vary based on the content. PDFs with many images can be reduced by 50-90%. Text-heavy PDFs may see smaller reductions of 10-30%.
Will compression affect my PDF quality?
The quality depends on the compression level you choose. "Maximum" prioritizes size over quality, while "Prepress" maintains the highest quality.
What is Ghostscript?
Ghostscript is an industry-standard open-source interpreter for PostScript and PDF files. It provides professional-grade PDF compression.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, the maximum file size is 100MB per PDF file.
