Will compression keep text selectable?

Not always. This tool re-renders pages as images, which is ideal for scans but not for digital text PDFs.

Which level should I pick?

Start with Balanced. Use Strong or Maximum if you still need a smaller file for email.

Already-compressed PDFs may not shrink much. Scanned documents compress the most.

No. Your file stays on your device. We never receive it.

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Tip: For text-only PDFs, try a lower preset first. For scans, Strong or Maximum works best.

Will compression keep text selectable?: Not always. This tool re-renders pages as images, which is ideal for scans but not for digital text PDFs.
Which level should I pick?: Start with Balanced. Use Strong or Maximum if you still need a smaller file for email.
Why is my file still large?: Already-compressed PDFs may not shrink much. Scanned documents compress the most.
Do you store my PDF?: No. Your file stays on your device. We never receive it.

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