How to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality

PDFs from scanners and phones often contain unnecessary metadata. Our compressor uses Ghostscript with /ebook settings to reduce file size while keeping text crisp. Most files shrink by 40-70%.

  1. Open the PDF Compressor tool
  2. Upload your PDF file
  3. Click Compress and wait ~30 seconds
  4. Download your smaller PDF
Open Compress PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this free?

Pay what you want. Most users pay $2. No subscriptions.

Do I need to install software?

No. Everything runs in your browser. No downloads, no installs.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All uploads are auto-deleted after 1 hour.