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Reduce PDF File Size

Rasterize PDF pages at a chosen quality to make a smaller image-based PDF when possible.

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What is Reduce PDF File Size?

Reduce PDF File Size is a browser-based utility designed to rasterize PDF pages at a chosen quality to make a smaller image-based PDF when possible.

Search intent
Complete the “compress PDF” task with one PDF and a JPEG quality setting and verify an image-based PDF plus before-and-after size results.
Input
one PDF and a JPEG quality setting
Output
an image-based PDF plus before-and-after size results
Common tasks
compress PDF · compress pdf locally
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▧PDF workspaceChoose PDF files up to 50 MB each.
HOW IT WORKS

How to use Reduce PDF File Size

  1. Add a PDFReview the warning before choosing JPEG quality.
  2. Rasterize locallyEach rendered page becomes a JPEG image in a new PDF.
  3. Compare sizesWhaleTu reports both sizes and warns if the result is larger.
Capability limits
  • Removes searchable text, links, forms and vector detail.
  • A smaller result is not guaranteed and this is not lossless compression.
  • Rasterization removes searchable text, links, forms and vector detail.
  • A smaller result is not guaranteed.
COMMON QUESTIONS

Reduce PDF File Size FAQ

Is this lossless PDF compression?＋

No. It rasterizes pages and can reduce visual quality.

What if the result is larger?＋

The size comparison says so and the original file remains untouched.

What does Reduce PDF File Size do?＋

Rasterize PDF pages at a chosen quality to make a smaller image-based PDF when possible. The expected result is an image-based PDF plus before-and-after size results.

What input does Reduce PDF File Size accept?＋

Use one PDF and a JPEG quality setting. The page validates supported formats and explains known limits before or during processing.

Does Reduce PDF File Size upload my data?＋

No. Processing happens inside this browser tab and input content is not included in WhaleTu analytics.

Is Reduce PDF File Size free to use?＋

Yes. No account is required.

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LIMITS4 disclosed