Compress PDF online
Shrink a PDF in your browser — free and private. Use it to prepare smaller files for client portals and document checklists.
Your file never leaves your browser. DocuCollect does not upload or store this PDF on our servers.
Pages are re-encoded as images so the file is smaller and easier to upload. Text stays readable but is no longer selectable.
Drop a PDF here, or click to browse
PDF only. One file at a time.
Why compress before a portal upload?
Large scans often fail uploads or clog inboxes. Compress here, then collect the right documents in DocuCollect with status, comments, and magic-link access — not another email chase.
Frequently asked questions
Are my PDFs uploaded to DocuCollect?
- No. Compression runs entirely in your browser with client-side libraries. The file is not sent to our servers for this tool.
Will text stay selectable after compression?
- Pages are redrawn as images to reduce size, so text may no longer be selectable. Use this when a smaller file matters more than editable text.
Is there a file size limit?
- There is no hard upload cap, but very large PDFs depend on your device memory. If the browser struggles, try a smaller file or a desktop browser.
How does this relate to DocuCollect?
- It is a free prep tool. When you need clients to send documents on time, DocuCollect provides checklists, review, and secure Europe-hosted storage.
Need a client portal, not just a PDF tweak?
When documents are ready, collect them with checklists, magic links, and item-level review — instead of endless email attachments.
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