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Reduce PDF size for easier email and upload sharing.
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Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size with browser-side optimization and export a lighter version for faster sharing.
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Level control
Pick a balanced, strong, or maximum compression preset.
Browser-side export
Compress your document without leaving the page.
How It Works
Upload
Choose a PDF file directly from the tool.
Compress
Select a compression level and start the optimization.
Download
Save the smaller PDF once the output is ready.
Why use Convertly for Compress PDF?
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Useful for upload limits, client handoff, and email attachments.
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Choose the tradeoff between size reduction and output quality.
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Stay in the browser while preparing a lighter PDF.
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