PDF tool
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size using light, balanced, or strong compression. Compare the original and compressed sizes, then download the optimized document.
🔒 100% private browser processing
Your PDF never leaves your device. Xepoca does not upload or store the file.
Important quality note
This browser-based method rebuilds each page as a compressed image. Selectable text, links, forms, and other interactive PDF elements may be flattened.
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Maximum file size: 50 MB
How PDF compression works
This tool renders each PDF page as an optimized JPG image and rebuilds the document using those compressed page images.
Light compression keeps more visual detail. Balanced compression is suitable for many everyday documents. Strong compression prioritizes smaller file size.
Image-heavy and scanned PDFs usually benefit most. Text-only PDFs may already be compact and can sometimes become larger after rasterization.
Common uses
Email attachments
Reduce large scanned PDFs before sending them by email.
Upload limits
Create a smaller copy for websites, applications, and document portals.
Scanned documents
Compress image-heavy scans, receipts, and photographed pages.
Storage savings
Keep lighter copies of large visual PDFs for everyday use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Compress PDF free?+
Yes. You can compress supported PDFs without creating an account.
Are my PDFs uploaded?+
No. Compression happens locally in your browser, so your PDF remains on your device.
Will text remain selectable?+
Not necessarily. This compressor rebuilds pages as optimized images, so selectable text, links, forms, and interactive elements may be flattened.
Which preset should I choose?+
Use Light for better quality, Balanced for everyday documents, and Strong when reducing file size matters most.
Why did my PDF become larger?+
Some PDFs are already highly optimized. Image-based rebuilding can make those files larger instead of smaller.