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Compress PDF online (free)

Need a smaller PDF for email or an upload portal? ThriftyPDF compresses in your browser by re-rendering pages as JPEG—best for scans and image-heavy files. We are honest when a lean text PDF will not shrink.

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Processed in your browser — not uploaded to our servers.

Honest limits: we re-render pages as JPEG. Best for scans/image-heavy PDFs. Text-only files may get larger or look softer.

Drop a PDF to compressStays on your device — never uploaded for this tool

JPEG quality (0.72)Render scale (1.00×)

Steps

Open the compressor below (or /tools/compress).
Drop your PDF—it stays on your device.
Adjust quality/scale if needed, then download the result.
Compare file sizes; keep the original if the output is larger.

FAQ

Do you upload my PDF?

No. This compress tool runs entirely in your browser.

Will quality stay perfect?

Scans usually look fine at default settings. Text may look softer because pages become images—lower quality shrinks more.

Is it free?

Yes for everyday use. Paid plans raise limits when you need them.