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Free PDF Compressor

Need to email or upload a PDF that is too large? PDF Prem's free PDF compressor reduces PDF file size with a simple quality slider and shows a live size estimate before you download — no sign-up, and your files never leave your device.

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How to use the PDF Compressor

  1. Upload your PDF — drag and drop it or click the upload area to browse.
  2. Move the quality slider and watch the live size estimate update instantly.
  3. Click "Compress & Download" and wait for the progress bar to finish.
  4. Save the smaller PDF to your device — ready to email or upload anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Is the PDF compressor really free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks and no page limits.

Will the text in my PDF stay selectable?

No. Each page is re-rendered as an image at your chosen quality, so text is not selectable in the compressed PDF. This tool works best for scanned documents and image-heavy PDFs.

Is there a maximum PDF size?

The only limit is your browser's memory. Very large PDFs (hundreds of pages) may take a while to process on slower devices.

Are my PDFs uploaded anywhere?

Never. Compression happens 100% in your browser — your files stay private on your device.