Free online PDF Compressor

Reduce PDF file sizes for quicker uploads and easy sharing. Right from your browser

5 free actions daily
No ads
No permanent storage

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How to compress a PDF file

  1. 1

    Upload your file: drag and drop, use the “Choose a File” button, or select multiple for batch processing

  2. 2

    Click the “Compress” button and wait a few seconds. Our online PDF compressor reduces the size automatically. You don’t have to tweak anything.

  3. 3

    Download the compressed PDF

Note: Large files may take a few extra seconds to process.

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Why compress PDF files with Documents.io?

Compress PDF without losing visible quality. Fast, easy, and free. Use our online PDF Compressor to reduce the size of your PDF files. No installs. Sign in and then upload, compress, and download in a click.

Secure PDF compression

Secure PDF compression

We care about privacy. Your PDFs are stored temporarily for up to 4 hours before being deleted permanently, so you don't have to worry about cleanup.

PDF compression made simple

PDF compression made simple

Compress PDF and other file types. Our PDF compressor balances file size with visual fidelity. Text stays sharp, images look great, and your file gets smaller.

Built to work together

Built to work together

Compressed PDFs work seamlessly with our other Documents.io tools, letting you compress and then transfer files without any issues.

The PDF compressor you need

A simple tool that works fast and stays out of your way. No ads, no watermarks. You can use it as your go-to file compressor PDF for work, school, or anything in between.

Simple, fast, and free

Simple, fast, and free

Some tools are cluttered. This one isn't. Compress PDF files in seconds. You get five compressions per day, with formatting preserved and large files are supported.

Part of something bigger

Part of something bigger

Our free compressor is built by the team behind the Documents app, so it integrates smoothly with your existing tools.

Frequently asked questions

It’s a fast, free online PDF compressor that reduces the file size of your PDFs without sacrificing quality.
Yes. This is a free online PDF compressor. No watermark, no hidden fees.
You can compress PDFs up to 1 GB in size. Perfect for scanned docs, presentations, or image-heavy files.
Absolutely. You can use the PDF compressor online on your phone or tablet browser.
We aim to keep everything looking great while making the file smaller. Fonts, layout, and visuals are preserved.
Yes. Files are not shared. They’re deleted automatically after 4 hours.
No. The free online PDF compressor works entirely in your browser. There is nothing to install or update.
Yes, we support batch compression. Just upload several files at once and compress them together.