Compress a PDF for email without ruining it
Reduce PDF size without making the document unreadable.
Find what weighs the most
Colour scans and embedded images are often the biggest contributors.
Compress at the right moment
It often makes more sense to compress after sorting or merging.
Compare before and after
Review text, images and the final size before sharing the compressed file.
Frequently asked questions
Why can a PDF still stay large?
Some images remain dominant even after optimization.
Should I keep an uncompressed source?
Yes, especially for archive or print use.
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