Compress PDF
Compress PDF files free online. Shrink a PDF toward your target size—pages are optimized privately in your browser, with no upload.
Drop a PDF here, or choose a file
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How to compress pdf
Add your PDF
Drop a PDF or choose a file. It never leaves your device.
Set a target size
Pick how small you want the compressed PDF to be before exporting.
Download the result
Get a smaller PDF instantly. If the target is unreachable, you still get the smallest result possible.
Why use ePDF to compress pdf
- Free PDF compress—no account, no watermark
- Target a specific file size, not just vague quality presets
- Works as a private alternative to Adobe Acrobat compress PDF
- Runs locally in your browser; files are never uploaded
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a PDF?
Open Compress PDF, add your file, set a target size, and export. ePDF compresses the PDF on your device and downloads the result.
How can I compress a PDF for free?
Use ePDF Compress PDF online—it's free, needs no account, and processes the file locally so nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is this better than Adobe Acrobat compress PDF?
If you want a quick, free compress PDF tool without installing Acrobat, ePDF runs in the browser and keeps files private on your device.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Compression happens on your device without uploading files.
Will the output always match my target size?
ePDF tries to reach your target size. If it cannot, you still get the smallest result possible with a notice.
Will text stay selectable after compression?
Compression rebuilds each page as an image, so text selection and search are not preserved.
Can I compress a text-only PDF?
Yes. Text-only PDFs are supported. Set a target size smaller than the original if you need the file to shrink.