Compress PDF (Scanned Documents)
Reduce the size of a scanned PDF, such as certificates, ID cards and mark sheets, so it fits an upload limit.
Best for scanned documents and photo PDFs. Each page is saved as a picture, so text in the result cannot be selected or searched.
How to use the Compress PDF
Drop the PDF and choose Smallest, Balanced or Best quality. Each page is redrawn as a lighter picture, and you see the new size before downloading.
This works best on scans and photo PDFs. A PDF made from typed text is usually already small; after compressing, its text can no longer be selected, so keep the original if it is not smaller.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a PDF under 200 KB?
Try Balanced first, then Smallest. For a long document, split it and upload only the pages you need.
Why did my PDF get bigger?
It was mostly text, which is already compact. Keep the original in that case.
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