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VuConvert

Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size by re-rendering pages.

100% private — runs in your browser, no upload

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VuConvert compresses PDFs straight in your browser to get them under email and upload limits without sending your document to a server. Drop in a PDF, choose how hard to compress, and download a smaller file — your contracts, scans and reports stay completely private on your own device.

How to compress pdf

  1. 1.Drag your PDF into the box above.
  2. 2.Pick a compression strength based on how small you need it.
  3. 3.VuConvert re-renders the pages locally to shrink the file.
  4. 4.Download the compressed PDF — nothing was ever uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Compression happens entirely in your browser, so sensitive documents never leave your device.
How small can the file get?
It depends on the content — image-heavy PDFs shrink the most. You can choose a stronger setting if you need to hit a specific size like under 100 KB or 2 MB.
Will the text stay selectable?
Heavier compression re-renders pages and can affect text selectability; choose a lighter setting if you need the text layer preserved.
Is there a size limit?
No fixed limit — you're only bounded by your device's available memory, since the work is done locally.

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