Compress PDF
Recompress images and remove duplicate data to make the PDF smaller.
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Drop your PDFs here
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Files open in this tab and are never uploaded.
How do I use Compress PDF without uploading?
Open LocalPDF Compress PDF, add your PDFs, adjust the settings and click Compress. Everything runs in your browser, so your file is processed on your own device and never uploaded. It's free, needs no account and adds no watermark.
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Add your PDFs
Drag it onto the page or choose it from your device. It opens in this tab — nothing is uploaded.
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Adjust the settings
Tweak the options in the settings panel, or keep the recommended defaults.
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Compress
Processing runs on your device in seconds. Download the result or continue with another tool.
Compress PDF FAQ
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