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Reduce PDF Size

Reduce a PDF's file size for an attachment or submission, with local processing and adjustable output quality.

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The file is compressed on your device — it never leaves your browser.

Working with Reduce PDF Size

When a file exceeds a destination's size limit, compare quality presets to find an acceptable tradeoff. Start with a less aggressive setting, inspect the output, and try a smaller result only if needed. The tool reports sizes so you can compare the actual change.

How to use Reduce PDF Size

  1. Open the PDF you want to reduce.
  2. Choose a compression quality preset and run the process.
  3. Compare the output size and visual quality before saving the result.

Reduce PDF Size example

If a document is above an email attachment limit, run a compression preset and check the downloaded file's size. Review every page containing small labels or diagrams.

What to expect from the result

There is no guaranteed target size such as 100 KB or 1 MB. Output depends on the source document, and reduced quality can remove detail or text-layer features.

Reduce PDF Size questions

How do I use Reduce PDF Size?

Open the PDF you want to reduce. Choose a compression quality preset and run the process. Compare the output size and visual quality before saving the result.

What should I check in the result?

There is no guaranteed target size such as 100 KB or 1 MB. Output depends on the source document, and reduced quality can remove detail or text-layer features.

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