How to Compress PDF — 3 Simple Steps
1
Upload the PDF file you want to compress.
2
Select your preferred compression level: Recommended, Maximum, or Minimum.
3
Click 'Compress' and download your smaller PDF file.
Why Compress PDF with LittlePDF?
- Reduce file size by up to 80% while maintaining readable text and image quality.
- Choose from three compression levels to balance size reduction against visual fidelity.
- Processed entirely in your browser — your PDFs are never uploaded to any server.
- No daily limits on free compression — shrink as many files as you need.
Features
Adjustable Compression
Pick Recommended, Maximum, or Minimum compression to match your needs — email-ready small files or print-quality output.
Metadata Stripping
Automatically removes hidden metadata, redundant objects, and unused resources to squeeze extra kilobytes out of every file.
Instant Size Preview
See your compressed file size immediately after processing so you can re-compress at a different level if the result isn't right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Processed locally. Text/PDF never leave your device.