🗜️ Compression
Reduce file size for email, portals, and storage — without hurting the quality you care about.
Everything Compression, in one place
Shrink PDFs for email, upload limits, or storage — without trashing quality. The tool above handles the general case with sensible defaults. Below are 6 focused guides, each pre-configured for one specific problem — so you land on the right settings instead of guessing.
Every tool runs free, with no account and no watermark on output. Files you upload are processed over HTTPS and auto-deleted within one hour — we never store, share, or train on your documents.
Pick your exact problem
Each guide below is a focused fix with the right defaults already pre-set.
Compress PDF for email
Most email providers cap attachments at 25 MB (Gmail, Outlook), and many corporate inboxes block anything larger than 10 MB. A sca…
Compress PDF under 1 MB
Some upload forms — visa applications, school portals, government submissions — hard-cap PDF uploads at 1 MB. A standard scanned d…
Compress PDF under 2 MB
Many job application portals, insurance claim systems and university platforms set a 2 MB ceiling — strict enough to block scanned…
Compress a scanned PDF
Scanned PDFs — especially from copy-shop scanners or phone apps — are notorious for size bloat. A 10-page scan can easily exceed 5…
Reduce PDF size without quality loss
Most compressors trade visible quality for size — the result is a file that uploads but looks washed-out, especially on diagrams a…
PDF too large for Gmail?
Gmail blocks attachments over 25 MB and quietly converts larger files to Drive links — which many recipients can't open without si…
Three steps. Done.
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1Pick your exact problemChoose the guide that matches your goal — the tool loads with defaults tuned for that specific task.
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2Upload & processDrop your PDF straight into the embedded tool. Most jobs finish in under 30 seconds, right in your browser.
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3Download & move onGrab the result — no watermark, no signup. Your files auto-delete within the hour.
Common questions
Do I need an account to use Compression tools?
No. Core tools work in your browser without registration. The free tier has no watermark on output.
How long are my files kept?
Uploaded and processed files are auto-deleted within 60 minutes. We never store, share or train on your documents.
Is there a file size limit?
The free tier handles most everyday documents. Pro lifts the limit and adds batch processing for power users.