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.

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
No uploadQuality sliderFree tierWorks offlineConfidential files safe
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.

HIPAA-compatible — no PHI leaves the device
Attorney–client privilege preserved by design
Air-gap friendly — works with Wi-Fi disabled
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
FAQ

Common questions

Is the compressed file uploaded to any server?

No. Compression runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device.

How much can I reduce the file size?

Results vary by content. Image-heavy PDFs often shrink 40–80%. Text-only PDFs have less room to compress.

Can I control the compression level?

Yes. A quality slider lets you trade off file size against visual quality before you download.

Will the compressed PDF look different?

At moderate settings, the difference is usually unnoticeable. At high compression, embedded images may soften slightly.

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