Compress PDF for Free

Absolutely! Our PDF compressor is free for file size reduction, similar to our other tools. You can also compress MS Office files, as well as JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and other image formats, without quality loss. Note that usage limits may apply, and our “Moderate” and “Strong” compression are Pro features. To begin, drag and drop your files into the PDF compressor above.

Yes! Our Smallpdf for Teams plan provides unlimited PDF compression for your team. Enjoy 40+ PDF tools (edit, merge, convert, including AI) and flexible payment options for teams of any size.

A Pro subscription isn’t needed for basic PDF compression. However, Pro offers unlimited access to all tools, including “Moderate” and “Strong” compression, for maximum file size reduction without visible quality loss.

No. Compressing your PDFs with Smallpdf doesn’t alter fonts in any way. Your document fonts will remain consistent and unaffected by the compression process. This means all text styles, sizes, and embedded fonts are fully preserved, maintaining the PDF’s professional appearance.

We’re committed to safety and security. In addition to GDPR compliance, Smallpdf is ISO/IEC certified, undergoes annual security audits, and employs TLS encryption to keep your files safe.

Yes, our iOS and Android mobile apps let you compress large PDF files on the go, so you can stay productive while traveling or working remotely.

The best PDF compressor shrinks file size without losing quality. Smallpdf’s Compress PDF tool does just that—offering fast, high-quality compression with “Basic”, “Moderate”, and “Strong” options. Plus, the compressor comes with TLS encryption, GDPR compliance, and ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Try it for free—no sign-up needed!

Smallpdf’s PDF compressor analyzes your document, removes redundant data, and re-encodes large images to shrink file size—without sacrificing quality. It’s fast and efficient, and it keeps your content intact.