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Compress PDF Online
Shrink PDF file size locally with live preview. PrivyTool compresses in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Compress PDF
Shrink PDF file size in your browser. Pages are re-encoded as compressed images — nothing is uploaded.
Compression level
How to use
- 1
Add a PDF
Drop your file from your device.
- 2
Pick a level
Balanced works for most email attachments.
- 3
Download
Save when the compressed size looks right.
FAQ
Does compression hurt quality?+
Pages are re-encoded as images. High quality keeps more detail; Smallest prioritizes size.
Do you upload my PDFs?+
No. PDF processing runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your files never leave your device.
Is PrivyTool free?+
Yes. Basic PDF tools are free with no account required.
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