Compress PDF
Reduce PDF size by re-rendering pages at a chosen quality level in your browser.
Use Compress PDF
How to use this tool
- Choose a PDF and keep the original copy.
- Select a render scale and JPEG quality. Start with Balanced and check the output before reducing quality further.
- Select Process file, download compressed.pdf, and compare its size and readability with the original.
Understand this compression method
This tool renders each page as an image and builds a new PDF from those images. Selectable text, links, forms and accessibility structure may be lost. Use the original document when those features matter. Lower settings can blur small print, and a file that is already compact may become larger.
Example
If a scanned document is too large for an upload, try the Balanced setting first. Inspect fine print at normal reading size before choosing a smaller setting.
Questions about this tool
Will the result always be smaller?
No. The result depends on the original document and the settings. Compare the displayed original and new sizes.
Why is text no longer searchable?
The output is image-based. Keep the original for text search, copying and accessibility needs.
Related tasks
About Compress PDF
Reduce PDF size by re-rendering pages at a chosen quality level in your browser with a focused online interface designed to help you complete this task quickly on Costovia.
How to use Compress PDF
- Choose the PDF or supported source files requested by the tool.
- Select the pages or processing options that apply to your task.
- Process the file and open the result to verify page order, quality and readability.
Example
Example: use a sample input first to confirm that Compress PDF produces the format or result you expect before processing important content.
What to check
PDF results can vary with source files, fonts, encryption and browser limits; always review the downloaded file before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
What does Compress PDF do?
Reduce PDF size by re-rendering pages at a chosen quality level in your browser.
How do I use the compress PDF?
Enter the values, text or files requested by Compress PDF, choose any relevant options, run the tool, and review the result before copying or downloading it.
Does Costovia upload my PDF to a third-party service?
Processing behavior depends on the specific tool. Review the page privacy note and always check the output before using sensitive documents.