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PDFCraft

Compress PDF

Shrink large PDFs by optimising images, fonts and structure. Choose between low, balanced and high compression and see exactly how much you saved.

Processed on our servers over an encrypted connection and deleted automatically after 120 minutes.Powered by Ghostscript, qpdfMax file size: 25 MB

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Your file is transferred over an encrypted connection, processed in an isolated environment and permanently deleted after 120 minutes. Files are never shared or used for anything else.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Upload a PDF

    Add the file you want to make smaller.

  2. 2

    Pick a level

    Low keeps maximum quality, Balanced suits most documents, High gives the smallest files.

  3. 3

    Download

    See the original and new size, then download the compressed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How much smaller will my file get?

It depends on the content. Scanned and image-heavy PDFs often shrink by 50–90%; text-only PDFs shrink less because they are already compact.

Will the text stay selectable?

Yes. Text, fonts and vector graphics are preserved; only images are downsampled.

What if the result is not smaller?

We only give you the compressed file if it is actually smaller — otherwise we tell you the original is already optimised.