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Compress PDF

Creates compressed PDF copies to reduce file size; the reduction depends on the document's contents.

Illustration · Create a compact version

At a glance

Input
Select local PDF files in File Explorer.
Selection
At least 1 item
Result
Creates compressed PDF copies to reduce file size; the reduction depends on the document's contents. Source files stay unchanged.
Before it runs
You see the options and a preview first.
Pack
PDF Tools · Included in every installation

How it works

  1. Select local PDF files in File Explorer.
  2. Press Alt + Space and type “Compress PDF”.
  3. Review compression options and warnings; image quality can change and a smaller output is not guaranteed.
  4. Start the action and check the result.

A practical example

Prepare a large PDF for an email attachment.

All actions in PDF Tools →
Create BookletCreates a new PDF with pages arranged for folding and stapling as a booklet.Combine into One PDFCombines supported PDFs, images and Office documents into one new PDF in a chosen order.Edit PDF PropertiesCreates PDF copies with updated title, author, subject and keywords without changing visible page text.Extract Images from PDFSaves supported images embedded inside each PDF into a new folder; it does not render whole pages.Extract PDF PagesCreates a new PDF containing only the pages you specify, useful for sharing an excerpt of a larger document.Flatten Form Fields and CommentsCreates PDF copies with visible form fields and comments turned into page content so they are no longer interactive.