Compress PDF

Reduce file size while maintaining maximal PDF quality.

Compress PDF

Compressing a PDF can be done in a variety of ways, each involving different tools and methods. Here are some common ways to compress a PDF: Online PDF Compression Tools Online tools can be the simplest way to compress PDF files. Websites like Smallpdf, ILovePDF, or Adobe's online PDF compression tool offer easy-to-use interfaces: Go to the website of the PDF compression tool. Upload your PDF file. Select the compression level or options if available. Compress the file. Download the compressed PDF back to your computer.

Adobe Acrobat If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can compress PDF files as follows: Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro. Go to File > Save As Other > Reduced Size PDF or Optimized PDF (the option may vary depending on your version of Acrobat). Select the version compatibility and compression settings. Save the new, compressed PDF.

Preview on macOS On a Mac, the Preview app can reduce file size: Open the PDF with Preview. Go to File > Export. Click the “Quartz Filter” drop-down menu and select “Reduce File Size”. Save the new PDF.