PDF Tool

PDF Compress

Reduce PDF file size by stripping metadata, compressing streams, and removing unused objects β€” entirely in your browser.

πŸ”’ 100% in-browser Β· Your PDF never leaves your device

ℹ️ What this tool compresses

βœ“ Document metadata (Author, Title, Producer…)

βœ“ Unused/orphaned PDF objects

βœ“ Object streams (packed + deflate compressed)

βœ“ Page-level hidden metadata (High mode)

βœ“ Thumbnail images embedded in pages (High mode)

βœ— Embedded images β€” needs server-side tools

How to use the PDF Compressor

Drop or select your PDF, choose a compression level, and click Compress & Download PDF. The download starts automatically. No server, no upload β€” everything runs in your browser using pdf-lib.

Compression levels explained

  • LowResaves the PDF using object streams and deflate compression. Fastest, smallest change.
  • MediumCopies all pages into a fresh document, removing orphaned resources and all document metadata. Best all-round choice.
  • HighDeep rebuild β€” additionally strips page-level metadata, thumbnail images, and transition effects for maximum reduction.

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