Compress PDF Without Losing Selectable Text
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Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size with a quality you choose.
PDF Size Analysis
See which images, fonts and streams take up the space.
How to use Compress PDF (Keep Text)
- Choose a PDF.
- Pick Light, Balanced or Strong.
- Optionally drop unused data.
- Select Compress and compare the sizes.
What to expect
A new, smaller PDF is created when it is really smaller; otherwise your original is returned unchanged.
- Only RGB and grayscale pictures are recompressed. Masks, CMYK and tiny images are left alone and counted in the report.
- A PDF that is mostly text already has little to save.
- Drop unused data rebuilds the file from its pages, which removes bookmarks and form fields.
- For a hard size target (such as 200 KB) use Compress PDF, which rebuilds pages as images.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a PDF without losing selectable text?
Choose a PDF and select Compress. Only the pictures inside the PDF are downsampled and recompressed, so text, fonts, links and form fields are untouched and text stays selectable.
How is this different from Compress PDF?
Compress PDF turns every page into a picture, which can reach very small sizes but makes the text unselectable. This tool keeps the text and only shrinks embedded pictures.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is processed by JavaScript in your browser. Only the website's own code and assets are downloaded, and you can check this in your browser's network panel.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Every tool works without sign-up or login.
Is it safe for confidential documents?
Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded. Close the tab or select Clear to release them from memory.