Compress PDF Online Bulk
Step-by-step: Compress PDF Online Bulk. Upload to RatPDF Compress PDF, pick a level, download — ideal for email and portal limits.
Compress PDF Online Bulk
Use RatPDF's free PDF compressor — Ghostscript-powered, no signup required.
This guide covers Compress PDF Online Bulk. Start at PDF Compressor on ratpdf.com.
Before you compress
Merge related files with Merge PDF if a portal allows one upload. Remove unused pages with Split PDF first.
Quick workflow
- Open RatPDF PDF Compressor.
- Upload your PDF.
- If the file is scanned, run OCR PDF first.
- Compress — Download the smaller PDF.
How it works
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Open the PDF CompressorNavigate to ratpdf.com/pdf/compress in any modern browser.
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Upload your PDFDrag and drop your file or click the upload zone. Password-protected PDFs are supported if you enter the password.
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Select compression levelChoose Recommended for balanced quality, Extreme for maximum size reduction, or Less for minimal quality impact.
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Download the resultClick download when processing completes. Verify file size locally before submitting to portals or email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Often 40–90% for image-heavy PDFs; text PDFs see smaller gains.
Yes — 3 compressions/day on free tier.
Adjust compression level; higher = smaller file, lower DPI.
Use Compress PDF at ratpdf.comhttps://ratpdf.com/pdf/compress.