Compress PDF
Make a PDF smaller so it is easy to send or upload.
Drop a PDF here
or pick one from your device
Choose PDFPDF files only. Up to 100 MB and 100 pages.
How to compress a PDF
- Choose a PDF.
- Pick a mode: Keep text if you still need to select or search the text, or Smallest file for the biggest saving.
- Pick a compression level. Balanced works for most files.
- Press Compress PDF, then download the smaller file.
Common questions
Will the text still be selectable?
In Keep text mode, yes. Only the photos and scans inside the PDF are compressed. In Smallest file mode, each page is saved as an image, so you can no longer select, copy or search the text. Keep the original if you need that.
Why did my PDF not get smaller?
A PDF that is mostly text is already small, so there is little to shrink. Keep text mode only compresses images, and Smallest file mode can even make a text PDF bigger. When that happens, Velfile tells you and does not offer a download.
How many pages can I compress?
Up to 100 pages at a time. For a longer PDF, split it first with Split PDF.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The file is processed in your browser on your device and is not sent to a server.