Compress PDFReduce your PDF size online

How Drawboard Makes It Easy to

Compress PDFs Online

Simple Online PDF Compression In a Few Clicks

Just load your PDF, pick your compression level, and hit go. No downloads, no waiting. Just smaller files in seconds.

Free and Fully Browser-Based

No account, no software, no hidden limits. Compress your files using a secure, browser-based experience on any device.

Pick Your PDF Compression Level

Choose between light, medium, or high compression to find the perfect balance between file size and visual clarity.

Compress One or Multiple PDF Files

Whether you're working with a single file or a group, compress them all in one session without any hassle.

Great for Email, Uploads, and Archiving

Create smaller files that are easier to email, faster to upload, and more efficient to store long-term, without losing essential content.

Works Entirely Offline After Load

Start with an internet connection to open the tool, then keep working offline. Perfect for secure environments or on-the-go compression.

How to

Merge PDF files

 online for free

1. Drag & drop your PDF files into the tool from your device.

2. Choose whether you want a light, medium, or high level of compression.

3. Click ‘Compress’ and download your optimized PDF to local storage.

Compress PDF FAQs

Why Trust Drawboard PDF’s Free Compress Tool?
Drawboard has been trusted by millions of professionals worldwide for high-performance PDF tools. Our compress tool runs entirely in your browser, which means no uploads, no accounts, and no bait-and-switch when you try to download your compressed PDF. Your files remain private and you don’t pay anything.
Is There a Limit to How Many PDF Files I Can Compress?
There’s no limit to how many times you can compress your files or how large they can be.
Do I Have to Sign Up For Anything to Use the Compress Tool?
Not at all. There’s no account required, no software to install, and no personal info needed. Just open the tool and get started.
Will Compression Affect the Quality of My PDF?
It depends on the level you choose. Light compression keeps most of the original quality, while high compression creates much smaller files with slight visual trade-offs. You stay in control.
Does the Compress Tool Work Without Internet?
Yes. After the initial load in your browser, the tool works fully offline. Ideal for use in private, secure, or remote environments.
What Else Can Drawboard Quick Tools Do?
Drawboard Quick Tools also let you Merge, Split, Flatten, Convert, and more. Each tool is lightweight, private, and fully browser-based.

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