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Intelligent Target Size Compression

Free Online PDF Compressor

Specify your desired file size (e.g. 2 MB or 500 KB) or choose a preset. Our client-side engine iteratively optimizes imagery and metadata right in your browser.

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Local browser processing • Target size optimization

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Files are compressed locally on your computer with Web Workers. Zero remote uploads.

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How to Use PDF Compressor Online

Follow these simple steps to process your document with maximum privacy and speed:

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Upload your PDF file from your device or drag and drop it into the upload box.

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Select a compression preset or enter your custom Target File Size (e.g., 2.0 MB or 500 KB).

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Optionally configure advanced image DPI, quality, and grayscale settings.

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Click 'Compress PDF' to run our intelligent multi-pass compression algorithm.

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Preview the compressed output and download your optimized PDF instantly.

Why Use PDFToolkit for PDF Compressor?

100% Privacy Guarantee

Your file is never uploaded to remote servers. The algorithm runs locally in your browser memory via WebAssembly.

Instant Processing

Skip long server queues and network bottlenecks. Documents are rendered and transformed at client-side hardware speeds.

Universal Compatibility

Works seamlessly on Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge across Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS.

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Our intelligent multi-pass algorithm analyzes your PDF's embedded imagery and vector streams, calculating calibrated DPI and JPEG compression factors to land as close as technically possible to your desired target size.