PDF compressor

Compress PDF — smaller files, same content

Drop one or many PDFs. Pick "Maximum shrink" for email, "Balanced" for most cases, or "Print-ready" when clarity matters.

Runs locally in your browser

Privacy-first
Any formatYour choiceUp to 3 files · 100 MB max
Preparing upload workspace

Up to 100 MB per file · 3-file batch limit

How it works

Three steps. No friction.

Upload

Drop or paste any file — Device mode keeps it on your machine.

Pick a target

Choose a format (or a compress preset). Per-file controls if you need them.

Download

Grab a single file or zip the whole batch in one click.

Built for

Common use cases

1

Send a 40 MB scanned report as a 4 MB email attachment.

2

Prep a client proposal deck for web download.

3

Batch-shrink a folder of invoices.

Dedicated PDF compressor

Compress PDF — smaller files, same content

Batch-process whole sets. Settings can be tuned per file.

Three presets tuned for email, web, and print. Per-file DPI and quality knobs.

Premium

Bigger files. Faster encoders. Lossless presets.

Up to 500 MB/file, 15-file batches and Cloud GPU queue. Cancel any time.

Upgrade to Premium

FAQ

Frequently asked

Yes. Compression is free with no signup. Shorty Premium lifts the per-file size cap and unlocks the highest-quality (visually lossless) presets.

No. The output keeps the same format as your source — a compressed MP4 stays an MP4, a compressed PNG stays a PNG. If you need a different format, use the main File Converter.

Device mode runs locally in your browser — private and fast for smaller files. Cloud mode sends the job to our servers and gives you better compression with GPU-class encoders. Both are free.

It depends on the content. Aggressive presets can shrink video to 20% of the original, images to ~50%, and audio to ~25%. Pick "Balanced" for a sensible default with no visible loss.