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How to Compress a PDF File

Large PDF files can be hard to share via email or upload to websites. Compressing a PDF reduces its file size while keeping the content intact. Here is how to do it in a few simple steps.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Go to the Dockitt Compress PDF tool.
  2. Click 'Choose PDF' and select your file.
  3. Click 'Compress PDF' and wait a moment.
  4. Download your compressed PDF file.

Common problems

The file is still too large after compression.

PDFs with many high-resolution images may not compress much. Try splitting the PDF into smaller parts first.

The compressed PDF looks blurry.

This can happen with image-heavy PDFs. If quality is important, use a lower compression setting if available.

FAQ

How much can I reduce a PDF file size?

It depends on the content. Text-heavy PDFs can be reduced significantly. Image-heavy PDFs may see smaller reductions.

Will compression affect the quality of my PDF?

For text-based PDFs, quality is not affected. For PDFs with images, there may be a slight reduction in image quality.

Is it free to compress a PDF online?

Yes, Dockitt's PDF compressor is completely free with no sign-up required.

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