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Compress PDF — Examples and tips
Shrink PDFs for email, upload limits, and faster sharing—without leaving the browser.
Updated: 2026-05-08
Example 1: Email attachment too large
A 10–20 MB scan is hard to mail—compress before sending.
Inputs
- scan.pdf
Steps
- Upload the PDF.
- Compress and download the result.
Output
scan-smaller.pdf
Example 2: Portal upload cap
Many forms cap files at 2–5 MB—compress and try again.
Inputs
- application-pack.pdf
Output
application-pack-small.pdf
Tips
- Biggest wins usually come from optimizing embedded images.
- If readability matters, quickly skim the output after compression.