PDF Tools
Reduce PDF File Size
Make large PDFs small enough for portals and email. Processing stays on your device with a live size comparison.
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
Upload PDF
Select the file you want to shrink.
- 2
Choose Smallest
Use the strongest level when forms reject large files.
- 3
Export
Download the reduced PDF.
FAQ
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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