Will the text stay readable?

Pages are saved as images to make them smaller, so text stays readable but can't be selected. Choose High quality if you need it sharper.

No. The PDF is opened and compressed inside your browser, on your own device.

What if my PDF is already small enough?

If it is already under your limit, your original file is kept unchanged.

Free, private, and never uploaded

Shrink certificates, marksheets and scans to the size your form accepts.

Quality

Max size (optional)

Add or tap a PDF in Your files to start.

Add your PDF and it is compressed to just under 200 KB. Scanned certificates and marksheets shrink the most.

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Add your PDF
Certificates, marksheets, scanned documents — any PDF.
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Choose quality or size
Pick a quality, or enter the maximum size your form allows.
3
Download
Get a smaller PDF that fits the limit, ready to upload.

Will the text stay readable?: Pages are saved as images to make them smaller, so text stays readable but can't be selected. Choose High quality if you need it sharper.
Is my PDF uploaded?: No. The PDF is opened and compressed inside your browser, on your own device.
What if my PDF is already small enough?: If it is already under your limit, your original file is kept unchanged.