📉 Compress PDF
Make a PDF smaller so it fits an upload limit. Works best for scanned and photo-heavy files.
How to use Compress PDF
- Upload your PDF.
- Choose a compression level.
- Click Compress PDF and compare the old and new size.
Note: this tool turns pages into images, so text becomes unselectable. If the result is not smaller, keep your original.
About Compress PDF
Large PDFs are hard to email or upload to forms. This tool shrinks a PDF by turning every page into a compressed image. It works best for scanned documents and photo-heavy files. Because pages become images, text can no longer be selected, so keep your original if you need that. Three levels let you balance quality and size, and the old and new size are shown right away.
Tips for best results
- Try Balanced first, then Strong if you need a smaller file.
- For very large PDFs, split them first and compress the parts.
- Always open the result and check that every page is readable.
Why use FileEase?
Private
Your files stay on your device and are never uploaded.
Free
No signup, no watermark, no hidden steps.
Fast
Results appear in seconds, right in your browser.
Any device
Works on phones, tablets and computers.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens inside your browser, so your files stay on your device.
Why did my PDF not get smaller?
PDFs that are mostly text are already small. This tool helps most with scans and photos.
Will I still be able to select the text?
No. Pages become images. Keep your original if you need selectable text.
Is there a page limit?
PDFs with more than 80 pages should be split first, because the browser needs memory for every page.
Why is the result sometimes bigger?
Text-only PDFs are already small, and turning them into images can make them larger. Keep the original then.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. FileEase works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and computers. Nothing to install.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There is no signup or login. Open the tool, choose your file and download the result.