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How to compress a PDF

Follow these easy steps to learn how to make a PDF smaller:

  1. Click the Select a file button above, or drag and drop files into the drop zone.
  2. Select the PDF file you want to make smaller.
  3. After uploading, Acrobat will automatically reduce the file size.
  4. Download your compressed PDF file or sign in to share it.

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Secure online file compressor

When you compress a file with Adobe Acrobat, you can rest assured that your documents are handled securely by our servers. The file compressor works online, in any browser, without you having to download any software.

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A flexible way to reduce file size

With our online file compressor, you can choose your compression level. If you need the smallest file possible, select High compression level. You can select Medium or Low compression if you want to reduce file size but maintain a higher quality.

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Easy sharing and collaboration

When you reduce file size, you make documents much easier to share. If you email a file, the smaller size can help you avoid size limits, and uploads are faster too.

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