Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size significantly using Ghostscript. Choose your quality level.
Free No signup Secure processing
Drop a PDF file here or click to browse
Uses Ghostscript for real compression — much better than metadata-only removal
One file at a time
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How to use Compress PDF
- 1Add a PDF file.
- 2Choose the compression quality that fits your needs.
- 3Compress and download the smaller PDF.
Why use this tool?
- Free online PDF tool with no registration.
- Works in a modern browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
- No watermark added to your finished file.
Privacy note
This tool uses secure temporary server-side processing for heavier PDF work. Files are processed only for the requested action and are not kept as user accounts or permanent storage.
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Step-by-step guide
How to compress a PDF to 1 MB for upload
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