Compress PDF – reduce file size without upload
Too big for email or the portal? PDFMy shrinks PDFs and scans considerably – the text stays sharp and your file never leaves the computer.
Compress PDF – open in PDFMy now →
How it works
- Click “Compress PDF” and choose the file.
- Choose the size “Small” – PDFMy shows in advance how large the file will be.
- Save.
Why PDFMy?
- Free – no registration, no subscription, no page limit.
- No upload – your files stay on your device (privacy-friendly under the GDPR).
- Everywhere – in the browser or as an app, on Windows, on the Mac and on your phone.
- From Paderborn – developed by Mentor GmbH (Mentor Group).
Frequently asked questions
How much smaller does the file get?
For scans often by 80 to 95 %. Typically 30 to 60 KB per scanned letter page.
Does readability suffer?
No. Compact saving separates text and background and keeps the text sharp.
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