ToolBoxHow to Compress a PDF Without Making Text Unreadable
Large PDFs are hard to email or upload. Basic compression keeps your text sharp, while strong compression gives smaller files.
Step by step
- Click the Select button and choose your file, or drag and drop.
- Fill in the options shown on the page.
- Press the Compress PDF button.
- Download your result.
Tips
- Try Basic mode first because it keeps text selectable.
- Use Strong mode for scanned or picture-heavy files.
- Always keep a copy of the original file.