Compress PDF — reduce file size, free and private

Shrink a large PDF so it fits an email or upload limit, without sending your document anywhere. Compression runs entirely in your browser, so the file is never sent to our servers.

How to compress a PDF

  1. Drop your PDF into the box above, or click to choose a file.
  2. Pick a preset (smaller size or higher quality) or set a target size.
  3. Click Compress — processing happens locally, in your browser.
  4. Download the smaller PDF. The original is never uploaded to our servers.

What it does

  • Smart compression that protects text sharpness and image quality
  • Presets for email, web, and print, plus a custom target size
  • Works on large, multi-hundred-page documents
  • No watermark, no sign-up, nothing sent to our servers

Common uses

  • Getting a PDF under an email attachment limit
  • Shrinking a scanned document for a job or visa portal
  • Reducing a report before sharing it with a client

Is it private?

Yes. Unlike most “compress PDF online” tools, PaperFit never uploads your file to our servers. The whole process happens on your own device using your browser, so a confidential contract, statement, or ID stays with you. You can confirm it: open your browser’s network tab and watch — your file is never uploaded to our servers while you compress.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Compression runs 100% in your browser. Your PDF is never sent to our servers, so there is nothing for us to see, store, or leak.

Will compressing reduce the quality?

PaperFit aims for the smallest size that keeps your document readable. Choose the higher-quality preset to favour sharpness, or a target size to favour a smaller file.

Is there a file size limit?

You can compress PDFs up to 200 MB. Because everything runs locally, very large files depend on your device’s available memory.

Can it ever make the file bigger?

No — if compression would not actually reduce the size, PaperFit keeps your original instead of handing back a larger file.

Do I need to install anything or sign up?

No. It works in any modern browser with no account, no extension, and no software to install.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. It runs in mobile browsers too, though very large files are limited by phone memory.

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