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Compress PDF

Reduce your PDF file size instantly in your browser — completely private, no server upload, 100% free.

Drag & Drop your PDF here

Supports all PDF files · Compression happens in your browser

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⚙️ Choose Compression Level

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Low
Best quality, smaller size reduction
~20–35% smaller
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Medium
Balanced quality & compression
~35–55% smaller
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High
Maximum compression, good quality
~55–75% smaller
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How to Compress a PDF

Email providers routinely cap attachments around 25MB, and plenty of online application portals reject anything larger — so a PDF full of scanned pages or high-resolution images often needs shrinking before you can send it. MyPDFEasy re-renders each page at your chosen quality level to cut the file size, all inside your browser without ever uploading the document to a server.

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Upload your PDF

Drag and drop the file onto the page, or click "Choose PDF File" to select it.

2

Pick a compression level

Choose Low for the best image quality, Medium for a balanced result, or High for the smallest possible file size.

3

Compress and download

Click "Compress PDF" — you'll see the original and new file sizes side by side, then download the smaller PDF.

100% Private

Compression happens in your browser — files never leave your device

Up to 75% Smaller

Significant size reduction without visible quality loss

Instant Results

No upload wait — works immediately after page load

Always Free

No registration, no limits, no hidden fees ever

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compress a PDF file for free?

Upload your PDF above, choose your compression level (Low, Medium, or High), then click "Compress PDF". Download your smaller PDF instantly — completely free.

How much can I reduce my PDF file size?

Depending on the PDF content and compression level chosen, you can reduce file size by 20% to 75%. PDFs with many images compress the most.

Will compression affect my PDF quality?

Low and Medium compression preserve excellent visual quality. High compression achieves maximum size reduction with minimal quality difference for most documents.

What compression level should I choose?

Medium is the best choice for most use cases — great size reduction with excellent quality. Use Low for critical image quality. Use High when file size is the top priority.

Why is my compressed PDF not much smaller?

PDFs that are already optimized, text-only, or digitally generated compress less. Browser-based compression works best on image-heavy or unoptimized PDFs.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server for compression?

No. Compression happens entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your files never leave your device — your privacy is always protected.

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