Easiest Way to Compress PDF
Step-by-step: Easiest Way to Compress PDF. Upload to RatPDF Compress PDF, pick a level, download — ideal for email and portal limits.
Easiest Way to Compress PDF
Use RatPDF's free PDF compressor — Ghostscript-powered, no signup required.
Easiest Way to Compress PDF with RatPDF: free tier (3 uses/day, 200 MB). Pro supports larger files and unlimited daily use.
Quality vs size
Higher compression reduces image DPI. For print-ready files, use moderate settings. See compress without losing quality.
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
Aim for under 20 MB for Gmail; use size-target guides for 100KB portals.
Yes — common workflow for multi-document uploads.
Unlimited daily use and 4 GB uploads.
HTTPS; automatic deletion after download.