Compress your PDF with a cleaner workflow
Drop in one document, choose the compression style you want, and download a smaller PDF in just a few clicks.
Drop your PDF here
or use the button below to choose a PDF from your device and start compressing it locally.
Compression settings
Smart balance works well for most office PDFs, forms, and scanned paperwork.
Heavier image-based documents may compress less than they would in dedicated desktop tools, but this covers the most common sharing needs.
Built for smaller files without extra hassle.
The page keeps the workflow clear: choose a file, pick your compression level, and download the result without popups, accounts, or server uploads.
Fast for everyday work
Shrink attachments and submissions quickly when you are trying to hit file size limits.
Private by design
The compression flow stays inside your browser, so sensitive PDFs are not uploaded elsewhere.
Balanced control
Choose stronger reduction or higher visual quality depending on what your document needs next.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most common questions about compressing PDFs with GoPDFTools.
Keep your document workflow moving
Use Compress PDF when a file is too large for email or upload limits, then keep working with nearby tools like Merge PDF, Split PDF, PDF to JPG, and Images to PDF.
The same privacy-first approach runs across the whole toolbox, so you can move from one task to the next without changing your workflow.
All PDF tools in one lightweight toolbox.
Every tool is free, fast and runs directly in your browser with no file uploads.