Are my PDFs uploaded?

No — all PDF processing runs in your browser using PDF-lib and PDF.js. Files never leave your device.

Can I edit existing text in a PDF?

You can cover existing text with a Whiteout rectangle and add new text on top using the Text tool. True reflowing of existing PDF text requires server-side rendering which is not available in browser-only tools.

What is the maximum PDF size?

Up to 50MB per PDF file. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size online free by compressing embedded images. Keeps text and vector graphics sharp. Browser-based. Free, no upload, instant results in your b

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No. All PDF processing runs entirely in your browser using PDF-lib and PDF.js. Your files never leave your device.

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PDF files only

Max 50 MB · Processed locally · Zero uploads

Settings

Compression Level

Processing…

Change

smaller

Extracted Text

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ORIGINAL

Original

RESULT

Result appears here

How to Use

Upload your PDF file.

Choose compression level — Balanced reduces size by 40-70% while keeping readable quality.

Click Compress PDF.

Download your smaller PDF.

Quick Answer

Pdf Compress — To compress a PDF online, upload your PDF to Pixaroid PDF Compress and click Process. File size reduces by up to 80% by resampling embedded images. All processing is browser-based — the PDF never leaves your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

PDFs with many photos can be reduced by 50-80%. PDFs with mostly text compress very little since text is already compact.

No — only embedded images are compressed. Text, vectors, and graphics remain perfectly sharp.