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Compress PDF

Compress PDF — Free Online

Reduce PDF file size with Lossless, Balanced, High, or Maximum compression. Same page count, batch multiple files free in your browser.

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Compress PDF

Why compress PDF file size

Email bounced your 18 MB scan again. Compress PDF shrinks file size while keeping the same page count — pick a level from lossless to maximum, run it locally, and resend without re-scanning.

Smaller file, same pages

Choose Lossless, Balanced, High, or Maximum compression. Batch multiple PDFs and download a ZIP when needed.

Free · Four levels · Batch mode

Four compression levels

Lossless for forms with fine text; Maximum when you just need the file under an upload cap.

Batch compression

Process several PDFs in one session. Multiple outputs download as a ZIP.

Local optimization

Financial PDFs and medical records are rewritten in your browser, not on a remote server.

After merge or scan

Merge first for one file, compress second for email — or compress sources individually.

Features

Key features — Compress PDF

Everything below the converter reflects how Compress PDF actually works — settings, inputs, outputs, and privacy.

Single or batch input

Drop one oversized PDF or a folder of files that all need shrinking before upload.

Lossless through Maximum

Lossless trims structure without touching images. Maximum targets the smallest possible size.

Same page count out

Compression reduces bytes, not pages — page 47 stays page 47.

Preview size change

Compare before and after file size before downloading the compressed copy.

Browser-side rewrite

No upload queue. Works on flights and in offices that block outbound file transfers.

Pair with merge

Merged scan batches often balloon — compress the combined file for Gmail or portal limits.

How it works

How to use Compress PDF

Follow these steps in the converter above — the UI matches this workflow.

1
Open Your Oversized PDF File
Select the PDF you need to shrink. Rankify loads it locally — your document is never uploaded to a server.
Tip: Double-check file order before processing — reordering after export wastes time.
2
Choose Compression Strength Level
Pick balanced, maximum, or custom quality presets tuned for text documents vs image-heavy scans.
Tip: Preview the output once in your normal PDF viewer before sending to clients or portals.
3
Preview Size Reduction Estimate
Compare original and projected file sizes before committing so you know the PDF will fit email limits.
Tip: On mobile, use Files or gallery pickers and confirm the last page in the queue.
4
Download the Compressed PDF
Save the optimized file and attach it to email, upload to portals, or share via messaging apps confidently.
Tip: If the result exceeds upload limits, run Compress PDF on the finished file.

Formats

Supported file types

Inputs and outputs for Compress PDF — based on the live converter.

PDF.pdf

PDF is accepted as input for this workflow. Upload one or more PDFs and pick a compression level: Lossless, Balanced, High, or Maximum. The tool rewrites the PDF in your browser to shrink file size while keeping the same page count, then downloads each file or a ZIP when batching multiple inputs. Use sources exported directly from the app that created them when possible — re-saving through unrelated tools can flatten layers or strip metadata you may need later.

Use it for

PDF exports from your authoring app
Files that open correctly in your browser preview
Single-document sessions on desktop or mobile

Compressed PDF (same pages, smaller file).

Benefits

Benefits of Compress PDF

Why teams pick a browser tool instead of installing another desktop suite for one-off PDF tasks.

One focused workflow

Compress PDF does one job well instead of burying the action inside a suite you open twice a year.

Accurate to the UI

Documented inputs (PDF) and outputs (Compressed PDF (same pages, smaller file).) match the live converter.

Local processing

Files stay in browser memory during conversion — no account and no upload queue.

Works across devices

Modern Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on desktop and mobile can run the same URL.

Chains with other PDF tools

Follow up with merge, split, compress, rotate, protect, or watermark steps on the same site.

Free without watermarks

Exports are clean for client, school, and office submissions — no forced trial branding.

Original PDF vs compressed copy

Without this tool

Email rejects oversized attachments
Slow uploads on weak connections
Portal forms hit size limits
Storage costs add up in archives

With Rankify

Fits typical mailbox limits
Faster sharing with clients
Same page count, smaller footprint
Easier to store and retrieve

Use cases

Who uses Compress PDF

Real scenarios where this tool saves time compared with desktop software or upload-based converters.

Email attachments

Get under Gmail’s 25 MB cap without splitting the document manually.

University uploads

Shrink a scanned thesis appendix before the portal rejects the file.

Expense report scans

Compress receipt PDFs before sending to finance — readable, not oversized.

Government portals

Meet strict MB limits on visa or tax document uploads.

Client proposals

Deliver a portfolio PDF that opens quickly on a hiring manager’s phone.

Archive storage

Reduce storage costs for years of scanned records without deleting pages.

After photo-heavy PDFs

Image to PDF exports can be large — compress before emailing homework packets.

Insurance policy sends

Multi-page policy PDFs that need to fit email size limits.

Compare

Why Rankify for Compress PDF

Desktop suites, mobile apps, and upload-based websites all offer ways to handle PDF tasks — but the trade-offs differ. Compress PDF on Rankify targets the middle ground: real controls from the live UI, no install, and files that stay in your browser for standard PDF workflows.

Criteria	Rankify	Offline software	Typical online tools
Install required	No — runs in the browser	Yes — Acrobat, Word, etc.	Usually no
Account / signup	Not required	Often tied to license login	Frequently required for saves
File upload to server	No — local processing	No	Yes — typical model
Watermark on free export	No watermark	Depends on license	Common on free tiers
Works on locked-down PC	Yes if browser allowed	Often blocked by IT	Yes, but uploads may violate policy
Cost for occasional use	Free	Subscription or license	Free with limits or ads

Privacy

Privacy and security

How Compress PDF handles your files in the browser.

Rankify Compress PDF is built for people who need a result now but do not want documents sitting on a stranger's server. Load the page, add files, process, download — the bytes stay in browser memory on your machine. We do not track file contents for conversion purposes. Treat the downloaded PDF like any sensitive file: share only with intended recipients and store it according to your retention rules.

Browser-side processing

Documents decode and export happen in your tab using client-side code, not a remote rendering farm.

No upload storage

We do not keep copies of your PDFs on server disks after the tab closes.

No registration gate

There is no login step that links your identity to the files you process.

Sensible for sensitive work

Local processing fits policies that discourage sending PII to unknown SaaS converters.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Compress PDF — inputs, output, privacy, and workflow tips.

No — compression rewrites encoding within the same page count unless you use a separate split tool.

Ready to use Compress PDF?

Reduce PDF file size with Lossless, Balanced, High, or Maximum compression. Same page count, batch multiple files free in your browser. Open the converter above, process your file, and download in minutes — free, private, and aligned with the live tool.

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Criteria

Rankify

Offline software

Typical online tools

Install required

No — runs in the browser

Yes — Acrobat, Word, etc.

Usually no

Account / signup

Not required

Often tied to license login

Frequently required for saves

File upload to server

No — local processing

Yes — typical model

Watermark on free export

No watermark

Depends on license

Common on free tiers

Works on locked-down PC

Yes if browser allowed

Often blocked by IT

Yes, but uploads may violate policy

Cost for occasional use

Free

Subscription or license

Free with limits or ads