Compress PDF
Compress PDF for free with Nexorra Digital’s online tool, letting you shrink PDF files instantly. It works directly in your browser, so you can reduce size without installing software.
FreeNo sign-upNo watermarkFiles stay on your device
How Compress PDF works
When you drop a PDF into the page, the tool reads the file locally and shows the original size. You choose Light, Recommended or Extreme compression; Light keeps text selectable, while the other levels redraw each page as an optimized image. After processing, the new size is displayed and you can download the smaller file. If the tool cannot make the file smaller, it simply offers the original unchanged.
How to compress a pdf
- 1Add PDFs
- 2Choose a compression level
- 3Download the smaller files
Features
- Runs entirely in your browser, no upload required
- Three compression levels: Light, Recommended, Extreme
- Light compression is lossless and keeps selectable text
- Recommended and Extreme turn pages into images for greater reduction
- Shows before-and-after file size
- Free, no sign-up, no watermark
Useful for
- Sending tender bid PDFs via email with limited attachment size
- Reducing tender documents to meet portal upload size limits
- Compressing invoices before sharing with clients on WhatsApp
- Shrinking board meeting minutes to fit mobile data limits
Questions
Compress PDF: common questions
Is Compress PDF free?
Yes, the tool is completely free to use. There are no hidden charges, subscription fees or limits on how many PDFs you can compress in a single session.
Are my files safe when I use Compress PDF?
Your files never leave your device. All processing happens inside the browser, and nothing is stored once you close the tab, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Does Compress PDF work on a phone?
It works on modern smartphones as long as the browser supports JavaScript and has enough memory for the file. You can compress PDFs directly from Android or iOS browsers.
Will the text in my PDF remain editable after compression?
Only the Light level retains selectable, editable text. Recommended and Extreme levels convert pages to images, so the text becomes part of the picture and cannot be edited without OCR.
What size limits can I expect when compressing very large PDFs?
The tool can handle large files, but the maximum size depends on your device’s available memory. Very large documents may take longer to process or may need to be split before compression.