Compress a PDF

Shrink PDF file size for email and uploads.

Runs on your device. Your files are never stored.

Short answer

To reduce a PDF’s file size, add it to FileFleet and pick a compression level; it re-saves the images inside at a smaller size and shows you the size before and after. Scanned and photo-heavy PDFs shrink the most, and the file never leaves your device.

Price
Free
Account
None needed
Your files
Never stored
Limits
No daily limit, no watermark
You get
PDF
Works on
Phones and computers

How to compress PDF

  1. 1Add one or more PDFs.
  2. 2Pick how hard to compress.
  3. 3Download the smaller files.

Questions

Do my files get uploaded?

No. Compress PDF runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device. Close the tab and they're gone.

Is it really free?

Yes. No account, no daily limits and no watermark on your files.

How much smaller will my PDF get?

It depends on what's inside. Scans and photo-heavy PDFs often shrink by half or more; text-only PDFs are usually small already. You'll see the before and after size, and if FileFleet can't make a file smaller it keeps your original.

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