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Shrink large PDFs for email attachments, uploads, and archival while aiming to keep readable output.
Reduce PDF file size for email, uploads, and faster sharing.
All processing runs locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device — no upload, no server, no signup required.
Text is usually preserved well, but image-heavy PDFs may lose detail depending on the compression profile.
Recommended is a safe starting point. Strong compression is better for uploads, while Best quality prioritizes fidelity.
Yes, scanned PDFs are common candidates for compression and optimization.
PDF compression is coming soon. The settings above show the planned workflow.
Yes, Compress PDF on Pixlane is completely free. No account, no signup, and no watermark on downloaded files.
Reduction depends on content. Image-heavy PDFs can often be reduced by 50-80%. Text-only PDFs see smaller gains.