Create a smaller PDF copy by changing page resolution and JPEG quality. Choose a compression level, compare file sizes, and keep the original unchanged.
Select a PDF to check its size and page count.
Compressing pages…
Compression rasterizes each page. Selectable text, hyperlinks, forms, and vector details are not preserved. Keep your original PDF.
Use BFOTKit’s free compress PDF tool to make a smaller copy in your browser. Select a file, choose a compression level, and compare its new size with the original. The tool turns each page into an image and rebuilds the PDF. Your source file is not changed or uploaded. Review the output because this method also changes how document content works.
Choose a PDF or drag it into the file area. Select Strong, Balanced, or Light compression, then click Compress PDF. The page compares file sizes and downloads a separate copy. Open it to check legibility. The tool processes one PDF at a time, up to 50 MB and 80 pages, depending on available browser memory.
Strong renders pages at 96 DPI with 55% JPEG quality to prioritize size. Balanced uses 144 DPI and 72% quality for everyday sharing. Light uses 180 DPI and 86% quality to preserve more detail, though the PDF may be larger. Lower resolution can make text and fine lines harder to read. Start with Balanced, then compare settings for your needs.
This tool rasterizes each page, replacing the source’s text and vector objects with an image. Search, text selection, links, forms, accessibility structure, and interactive features are not retained. Small lettering can become less clear at stronger settings. Keep the original if you need searchable text, editable fields, or crisp vector graphics. Use Light when appearance matters more than size.
No. PDFs with optimized images may not shrink, and rasterizing text or vector artwork can make a larger file. BFOTKit reports the actual size change after processing. If the result grows, keep the original and inspect the copy before sharing or storing it.
If you need to meet an upload limit, start with Balanced and compare the new file against that limit. Use Strong only if the result remains too large and the pages are still readable at normal viewing size. For documents with diagrams, small print, or detailed photos, Light may retain more visible detail. The compressor cannot target individual pages or specific images, so each setting applies to the entire PDF. Keep a copy of the original while deciding which result works best.
The free PDF compressor runs in a modern browser on Mac, Windows, and supported mobile devices. Select a local PDF, choose a setting, and download the copy. If you search for “Adobe compress PDF,” note that Adobe Acrobat is a separate product; BFOTKit is a browser-based option for image-based compression. Choose a tool based on whether you need a smaller file or advanced editing.
To compress a PDF file free, choose Balanced first, compare file size, and inspect a few pages. If it is still too large, Strong may reduce it further but lower clarity. If text is hard to read, try Light or keep the original. BFOTKit downloads a separate “-compressed” copy, processes it in your browser, and leaves the source file in place.
A smaller PDF can be easier to email, submit through a file-size-limited form, or store. Image compression suits documents where appearance matters more than selectable content. It is less suitable for forms, signed files, accessible text, or fine vector drawings. Use a PDF editor that preserves those features, and keep the original as a backup.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Choose a PDF, select Strong, Balanced, or Light, and click Compress PDF. Compare the original and new file sizes, then download and review the separate compressed copy.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. This tool processes one PDF at a time. Select a file up to 50 MB and 80 pages, choose a compression level, and select Compress PDF to create a smaller copy in your browser.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Use the free BFOTKit compressor: choose your PDF, select a compression setting, and click Compress PDF. The browser creates a separate download without uploading your document.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Start with Balanced compression and compare the output size. If the PDF is still too large, try Strong; check the page clarity because lower resolution and JPEG quality can make text harder to read.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Open BFOTKit in a modern browser on your Mac, choose a local PDF, select a compression level, and click Compress PDF. The compressed copy downloads to your Mac; the original remains unchanged.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Select your PDF, choose Strong, Balanced, or Light, then press Compress PDF. Review the reported size change and inspect the downloaded file before sharing it.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Choose a PDF under 50 MB with no more than 80 pages, select a compression level, and start compression. BFOTKit makes a separate image-based PDF copy in your browser.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Add one PDF at a time to the free browser tool, choose a setting, and download the compressed copy. Files are processed on your device, subject to browser memory.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Choose Strong for the smallest target, Balanced for a middle setting, or Light for more image detail. Compare the resulting file size and readability with your original PDF.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Open BFOTKit in Safari, tap Choose PDF, and select a document from Files. Choose a compression level, start the process, then save the downloaded copy. Large files may exceed the phone browser’s available memory.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. It renders each PDF page to a JPEG image and rebuilds the document using your selected resolution and image quality. This can substantially reduce image-heavy PDFs.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. No. This browser-based compression method turns each page into an image. Text search, text selection, links, forms, and other interactive PDF features are not retained.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. Balanced is a good starting point for most documents. Strong uses lower resolution and image quality for smaller files; Light keeps more detail but may produce a larger PDF.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. No. PDFs that already contain optimized images may not shrink, and rasterizing vector content can increase the file size. Compare the original and result before replacing your source.
Open BFOTKit.com and choose “PDF Compressor” to get started for free. No. Rendering and compression happen in your browser. Your PDF is not uploaded to BFOTKit.