How do I compress a PDF for free?
Add your PDF above and click Compress PDF. Craftora shrinks the file in your browser and shows how much smaller it is, then you download it. It is free with no signup and no watermarks.
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Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size online while keeping quality.
Drop your PDF here
Or choose a file from your device to compress.
Your file stays private. Compression happens in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
How it works
1
Add your PDF
Drop your PDF file into the box or choose it from your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
2
Compress it
Craftora repacks the PDF and strips hidden bloat to reduce the file size, right in your browser.
3
Download the smaller PDF
See how much smaller it got, then download your compressed PDF instantly.
Compress PDF features
- Reduce PDF file size to make files easier to email and upload.
- See the exact before and after size and percentage saved.
- Files are compressed in your browser, so nothing is uploaded to a server.
- No watermarks added to your compressed PDF, ever.
- Completely free with no signup and no daily limits.
- Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
Compress PDF FAQ
How is Craftora different from iLovePDF or Smallpdf for compression?
iLovePDF and Smallpdf upload your PDF to their servers to compress it. Craftora compresses the file directly in your browser, so your document never leaves your device, with no daily limits or watermarks on the free tier.
Will compressing reduce the quality of my PDF?
Craftora compresses by repacking the file and removing hidden bloat rather than degrading your pages, so text stays sharp. The amount saved depends on how the original PDF was made.
Why did my PDF only shrink a little?
PDFs that are already well optimized, or that are mostly scanned images, have less room to shrink in the browser. Files exported from Word, Canva, or design tools usually compress the most.
Do my files get uploaded anywhere?
No. Compression runs entirely in your browser on your own device. Your PDF is never sent to any server.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no fixed limit. You can compress PDFs as large as your device can comfortably handle.
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