How to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality
Large PDFs can be hard to email or upload. Compressing a PDF reduces its file size so it is easier to share, while keeping the text crisp and readable.
What makes a PDF large?
High-resolution images and embedded fonts are usually the biggest contributors. Compression re-encodes images and streamlines the file structure to bring the size down.
Steps to compress
- Open the Compress PDF tool.
- Upload your PDF and choose a quality level. Recommended is the best balance between small size and good quality.
- Click Process and download the smaller file.
Choosing a quality level
Use the smallest setting for screen-only sharing, and a higher setting when the document needs to be printed. Always keep your original file in case you need the full-resolution version later.