Compress PDF

Shrink your PDF.
Zero upload.

Reduce PDF file size right inside your browser. Tune quality vs. size with a slider, then download the smaller file — no server ever involved.

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No account needed · zero uploads, verifiable in DevTools

Adjustable quality vs. size slider
Preview size reduction before downloading
Works on confidential documents
Works with Wi-Fi disabled
No account required
5 free uses per day
privapdf.net/convert● SecurePDFcontract.pdf2.4 MBWASMYour browserlocalDOCXcontract.docx1.9 MBConverted in 1.8 s0 bytes sent to any serverSaveNO SERVER

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Open DevTools → Network while converting. You'll see zero outbound requests. Every byte stays inside your browser tab.

Works offline — no internet connection required
Nothing is uploaded — ever
Designed for sensitive documents
ZERO OUTBOUND CALLS
ElementsConsoleNetworkSources
FilterAll · XHR · JS · Wasm
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converter.worker.js200script48 kB
pdf.worker.wasm200wasm312 kB
✓ No requests to external servers
Powered byWebAssembly·Web Workers·pdf-lib·mammoth.js·Service WorkerAll open source · auditable in DevTools

Common questions

Is the compressed file uploaded to any server?

No. Compression runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF never leaves your device — you can verify this by opening DevTools → Network while compressing.

How much can I reduce the file size?

Results vary by content. Image-heavy PDFs (scans, brochures, photos) often shrink 40–80%. Text-only PDFs have less room to compress and may only shrink 10–20%.

Can I control the compression level?

Yes. A quality slider lets you trade off file size against visual quality before you download. Start at 75 — only go lower if you need to meet a strict size limit.

Will the compressed PDF look different?

At moderate settings (70–80), the difference is usually unnoticeable on screen. At high compression (below 50), embedded images may soften slightly. Text and vector graphics are unaffected.

Can I compress a confidential or sensitive PDF safely?

Yes. Because everything runs locally in your browser, sensitive documents never touch any server. Compression is safe for medical records, legal documents, and financial files.

Does compression affect text, fonts, or document structure?

No. Compression targets embedded image data only. All text, fonts, bookmarks, form fields, and document structure remain fully intact.

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