PDF Compress — Free Online
Shrink PDF file size for form uploads and email. Fast, private compression entirely in your browser.
Upload Your PDF
Click to upload or drag & drop
PDF files only · Max 50 MB
🔒 Files never leave your device
Choose Compression Level
Portal target size (optional)
Compress
📖 How to Compress a PDF
Upload Your PDF
Click the upload zone or drag and drop a PDF file (up to 50 MB). Works on scanned PDFs, government forms, and image-heavy documents.
Select Compression Level
Choose Low for minimal quality loss, Medium for a good balance, High for a smaller file, or Maximum for the smallest possible size.
Click Compress PDF
Processing happens instantly in your browser. A progress bar shows each step — parsing, image compression, and PDF rebuilding.
Download Your File
Click Download Compressed PDF. The file saves as compressed_<original-name>.pdf, ready to upload to any government portal or share on WhatsApp.
📊 Compression Level Guide
| Level | Size Reduction | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Low | 10–30% | Excellent | Printing, archiving |
| 🟡 Medium | 30–60% | Good | Email, WhatsApp, Google Drive |
| 🟠 High | 50–75% | Acceptable | Government portals, portal uploads |
| 🔴 Maximum | 65–85% | Basic | SMS, tiny size limit (< 1 MB) |
* Results depend on the source PDF content. Scanned PDFs and image-heavy PDFs see the greatest reduction.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this PDF compressor free?
Yes, EzSeva PDF Compress is completely free. There are no limits on file size (up to 50 MB), no sign-up required, and no hidden fees.
Q: Is my PDF uploaded to any server?
No. Your PDF never leaves your device. All compression happens inside your browser using JavaScript (pdf-lib). There is no server, no upload, and no privacy risk.
Q: Which PDFs benefit the most from compression?
Scanned PDFs, government forms with embedded photos (Aadhaar, marksheets, certificates), and image-heavy reports see the greatest size reduction. Text-only PDFs may see minimal reduction.
Q: What is the maximum file size supported?
EzSeva PDF Compress supports PDFs up to 50 MB. For very large PDFs, processing may take longer depending on your device's speed.
Q: Which compression level should I choose for government portal uploads?
For government portals like VYAPAM, SSC, IBPS, or DigiLocker that have a 1 MB or 500 KB limit, use High or Maximum compression. For email attachments, Medium is usually sufficient.
Q: Can I compress a password-protected PDF?
No. Password-protected PDFs cannot be compressed without first removing the password. Please decrypt your PDF using another tool, then compress it here.
EzSeva is not affiliated with SSC, UPSC, Railway, VYAPAM, IBPS, or any government body. Size presets are based on publicly available exam guidelines — always confirm requirements on the official notification before you submit.