PDF Compress — Free Online
Reduce PDF file size for email, WhatsApp, and government portals. Your files never leave your device.
Upload Your PDF
Click to upload or drag & drop
PDF files only · Max 50 MB
🔒 Files never leave your device
Choose Compression Level
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.