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Compress PDF

Shrink large PDF files without losing readability, so they're easier to email, upload, or store.

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How to compress a PDF

1

Upload your file

Select the PDF file you wish to compress from your device, or simply drag and drop it directly into the designated drop zone.

2

Choose compression level

Select 'Extreme' for maximum size reduction, 'Recommended' for a perfect balance of quality and size, or 'Less' for lossless structural compression.

3

Download optimized PDF

Click 'Compress PDF' to securely process your file. Once finished, instantly download your vastly smaller, optimized document.

How to Compress PDF

1

Upload your large file

Drag and drop the oversized PDF you need to shrink into the upload area.

2

Select compression level

Choose "Extreme" for the smallest file size, "Recommended" for a standard balance, or "Less" to retain maximum image quality.

3

Download optimized PDF

Click "Compress" and your browser will quickly optimize the file. Download your lighter PDF immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much smaller will my PDF actually get?▼
It depends on the content. Image-heavy PDFs (scans, photo reports) can shrink by up to 80%, while text-only documents usually see a more modest 10–30% reduction since there's less to optimize.
Will my PDF look blurry after compressing?▼
Hanya jika Anda memilih "Ekstrim", yang menukar ketajaman gambar dengan file sekecil mungkin. "Direkomendasikan" dibuat untuk menjaga teks tetap tajam dan gambar tetap jelas sambil tetap memotong file secara signifikan.
Apakah ada batasan ukuran file untuk kompresi?▼
Compression runs on your own device, so the practical ceiling is your available RAM rather than a fixed cap — most laptops and phones handle files up to 100MB comfortably.
Apa perbedaan antara tingkat kompresi?▼
"Less" menerapkan kompresi lossless, hanya struktur tanpa perubahan kualitas yang terlihat. "Direkomendasikan" menyeimbangkan ukuran dan kualitas untuk berbagi sehari-hari. "Ekstrim" mengutamakan file terkecil, yang dapat sedikit memperhalus gambar beresolusi tinggi.
Can I compress a PDF that's already been compressed once?▼
Ya, meskipun perolehannya akan lebih kecil untuk kedua kalinya — setelah gambar dan streaming sudah dioptimalkan, hanya ada sedikit data berlebihan yang tersisa untuk dihapus.

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