PDF Compressor
FastShrink PDF file size by recompressing embedded images
About PDF Compressor
PDF Compressor reduces large PDF file sizes by recompressing embedded images and removing redundant metadata objects.
Shrink PDFs to meet strict file attachment size limits (e.g. under 2MB) for government job portals, university applications, and email attachments.
Common Use Cases
- Compressing oversized scanned application PDFs to meet Lok Sewa or NEB 2MB file caps
- Reducing multi-megabyte PDF presentations for faster email distribution
- Optimizing ebook PDFs for lower mobile bandwidth consumption
How to Use PDF Compressor
- Upload your PDF file.
- Select compression quality level (High Quality, Balanced, Extreme Compression).
- Download your compressed PDF and inspect file size savings.
Real-World Examples
ScannedDocuments.pdf (8.5 MB)ScannedDocuments_Compressed.pdf (1.4 MB — 83% reduction)Important Notes & Limitations
- Compresses embedded images; text and vector fonts remain untouched
Privacy & Data Security
PDF Compressor processes all operations 100% locally in your web browser memory. Your files, text snippets, and generated outputs are never stored, logged, or uploaded to any remote server.
Frequently Asked Questions
File size reduction ranges from 30% to 80% depending on the resolution and quantity of embedded images.
Vector text and fonts remain 100% sharp; only embedded bitmap images are re-sampled for size efficiency.
Because compression happens locally in browser memory, you can compress large files up to several hundred megabytes.
Yes, compressed files adhere to standard PDF specs and open smoothly in Adobe Reader, web browsers, and mobile devices.