Compress PDF size
Shrink large scanned PDFs so they fit email attachments and the upload limits on online forms. Choose between the smallest file and the best quality.
Drop files here, or click to choose
Up to 25.0 MB per file
Pages are saved as images, so text in the compressed file cannot be selected or searched. If the result would be bigger, you get your original back.
Runs in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.
Result
Your files will appear here, ready to download.
Free: 10 of 10 runs left today, up to 5 files each. Paid plans have no limits.
How to compress a PDF
- 1
Add your PDF
Drop one or more PDF files.
- 2
Choose the level
Smallest file, Balanced, or Best quality.
- 3
Download
See how much smaller it got, then save it.
Questions people ask
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The tool runs in your browser, so your files never leave your device and nothing is stored.
Is it free?
Yes. You get 10 runs a day of up to 5 files each, with no signup and no watermark. Any paid BeeCastly plan removes the daily limit and allows bigger batches and files.
Why can I no longer select text?
Each page is saved as an image, which makes scans much smaller. If you need selectable text, keep your original.
Which PDFs shrink the most?
Scanned documents and PDFs full of photos. A PDF that is mostly text is often small already, and if compressing would make it bigger, you get your original back.
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