Compress PDF in browser
Reduce the file size of scans and image-heavy PDFs locally in your browser. No upload step, no account, and a clear warning when compression affects searchable text.
Best for scanned or image-heavy PDFs
PDF compression works best when the document contains large images or scanned pages. The tool can rebuild pages as optimized images, which can shrink the file enough for email, upload forms, or storage. It is less suitable when you need to preserve selectable text, form fields, or complex document structure.
Before compressing anything important, keep a copy of the original PDF. The compressed version is intended as a lighter copy for sharing or upload, not always as an archival replacement.
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FAQ
Is it private?
The compression process runs locally in your browser. Your PDF does not need to be uploaded to PDFTechnician servers.
Why can text stop being searchable?
Some simple compression methods turn each page into an optimized image. That can reduce file size, but text selection and search may not survive in the exported copy.