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Compress a PDF
Shrink big PDFs, usually scans and photos, and see exactly how each option looks before you save.
Compress a PDF nowHow it works
- Add the PDF.
- Compare the real sizes of four options, from identical quality to smallest.
- Check the preview, then download.
Questions
Will the text get blurry?
No. Only pictures and scans are reduced; text stays sharp and searchable.
How much smaller will it get?
Photo-heavy PDFs often shrink 70-90%. Files that are mostly text are already small, and pdfSofo tells you when that's the case.
Do I need an account?
No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the page and start.
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