User Guide

How to Compress PDF

3 min read Updated Jun 04, 2026 Organize PDF

Reduce file size for uploads, email attachments, and faster sharing without hurting readability too much.

Overview

Compress PDF helps when a finished file is too large for email, portals, or repeated team handoff.

Requirements
  • PDF that needs smaller output size
  • Original file saved in case maximum quality is required later
Step by Step
1

Open compress tools

20 sec

Choose Compress PDF from the toolbar.

2

Pick the compression level

50 sec

Select balanced, smaller size, or custom quality settings based on the destination.

3

Review the result

50 sec

Open the compressed copy and confirm text, images, and charts still look acceptable.

Tips
  • Keep the original high-quality file for print output.
  • Use balanced compression for general sharing.
  • Check screenshots and scans closely because they degrade first.
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