Compress PDF
Recompress the images, keep the text sharp and selectable. Make a PDF smaller without sending it anywhere. The file is opened and processed on your own device and never leaves it — you can watch the Network tab and see nothing uploaded. Recompresses the images inside the file and copies the text and vector artwork through untouched, so the result is still selectable and searchable. Flatten mode trades that away for the smallest possible file. Neither ever returns a file bigger than the one you dropped in.
Frequently asked questions
How can I compress a PDF file?
Select or drag and drop your PDF into hamarapdf, choose your compression settings, and click Run to create a smaller PDF.
Can I reduce PDF file size without uploading it?
Yes. hamarapdf processes your PDF directly on your device, so your file doesn't need to be uploaded to a server.
Does compressing a PDF reduce its quality?
It can, depending on the compression settings. Standard compression aims to reduce file size while keeping text sharp and selectable. Stronger compression may reduce image quality.
Can I compress PDF files offline?
Yes. hamarapdf supports on-device PDF compression, allowing the tool to work offline after the required resources have loaded.
What is the difference between PDF compression modes?
The Keep text sharp mode preserves selectable text and vector content, while Flatten pages to images can produce smaller files but may make text non-selectable.
Can I compress a PDF to a specific size like 100KB or 1MB?
hamarapdf reduces the file size based on the selected settings rather than to an exact target. To get under a limit such as 100KB or 1MB, lower the Quality setting or switch to Flatten pages to images, then run it again.