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Compress a PDF

Choose a text-safe structural pass or an explicitly rasterized smaller copy.

READY ON THIS DEVICEPDF · MAX 100 MB EACH

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One PDF at a time. Drop it here or choose a file.

DOXIFY PDF GUIDE

How to compress a PDF online

Reduce a PDF’s file size with this free online PDF compressor. Start with text-safe optimization, or choose an image-based copy when a smaller file matters more than selectable text.

Choose a compression method

Text-safe optimization attempts to reduce structural overhead while preserving selectable text and vector artwork; the size reduction may be limited. Raster compression creates image-based pages, which can reduce size further but removes searchable text and may soften fine lines.

Check the result before sharing

Compression results depend on the source PDF, so a file may not become smaller. Compare the output size and inspect charts, small print, signatures, and text before uploading or sending the file.

Frequently asked questions

Will compressing a PDF always make it smaller?

No. Some PDFs are already optimized; Doxify reports the result so you can compare the output with the original.

Does raster compression preserve searchable text?

No. Raster compression turns page content into images, so text may no longer be selectable or searchable. Choose text-safe optimization when that matters.

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