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Compress PDF

Re-save and optimize PDF structure to try to reduce file size without rasterizing text. Use the workspace below to prepare your file, choose options, and download the result.

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Compress PDF

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This tool re-saves PDF structure and uses object streams. It does not recompress embedded images, so the output may not always be smaller.

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About Compress PDF

Re-save and optimize PDF structure to try to reduce file size without rasterizing text. WorldLovePDF is designed to make common PDF tasks straightforward. The tool opens your selected files locally in the browser, applies the available operation, and prepares a result for download.

How to use this PDF tool

  1. Open this page in a current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
  2. Choose the PDF file or supported files. Some tools accept multiple documents or an extra image.
  3. Set the options shown below the upload area. Use page numbers starting from 1.
  4. Select Process PDF and keep the tab open while processing finishes.
  5. Review the downloaded result before sending, printing, or publishing it.

Privacy and compatibility

Selected files are processed by client-side JavaScript in your browser and are not intentionally uploaded to a WorldLovePDF file-processing server. PDF libraries are loaded from third-party content delivery networks. Browser memory, source PDF structure, and available fonts can affect results.

When should you use compress pdf?

Re-save and optimize PDF structure to try to reduce file size without rasterizing text. It can help with everyday document preparation, study material, business paperwork, and personal files. Keep an original copy of important documents, and verify the output for page order, layout, and readability.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use compress pdf?

Choose your PDF or supported files, set the available options, and select Process PDF. Your browser prepares the result for download.

Are my PDF files uploaded to WorldLovePDF?

The processing code in this website runs in your browser. Your selected document is not intentionally sent to a WorldLovePDF processing server. The website does load JavaScript libraries and other resources from third-party CDNs.

Is the result always identical to the original?

PDF features vary. Fonts, scanned pages, forms, annotations, unusual layouts, and embedded media may behave differently depending on the operation and browser. Review the downloaded file before sharing it.

Can I use this tool on a phone?

The layout is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers. Large PDFs may require more device memory and can take longer to process.