Compress PDF
Shrink file size at three strengths.
Processed locally — nothing is uploaded.
About this tool
Reduce the size of a PDF so it is easier to email or upload to a portal. Choose between three strengths. Stronger levels turn pages into images, so their text can no longer be selected.
How it works
- Drop your PDF into the box above, or click to choose it from your device.
- Pick the options you need. You can see your pages before anything changes.
- Click the button to process the file and download the result straight away.
Your files stay on your device
PDFY Pro does all the work inside your browser. Your PDF is not sent to a server, so nobody else can read it, copy it or keep it. Files are only uploaded if you sign in and choose "Save to Cloud" yourself.
Check it yourself: go offline
Open this page, then turn off Wi-Fi or unplug your connection. Every tool keeps working, because nothing needs to travel over the internet. It is the simplest proof that your documents never leave your computer.
Frequently asked questions
- Is PDFY Pro free?
- Yes. All tools are free to use, with no sign-up needed. A free account only adds saving to the cloud.
- Are my files uploaded?
- No. Processing happens in your browser. Only files you explicitly save to the cloud are uploaded to your private library.
- Is there a file size limit?
- There is no fixed upload limit, because nothing is uploaded. Very large files depend on your device's memory.
- Does it work on phones?
- Yes. PDFY Pro works in modern browsers on computers, tablets and phones, in six languages.