Compress PDF to 10 MB
Need to shrink a PDF for a job portal or government form? This free tool compresses PDF files to help you meet the 10 MB limit. The result depends on your document's complexity—scans and photos compress the most, and you'll see the exact file size before downloading.
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.pdf · Max file size 100 MB · Max files 5
How to Compress a PDF to 10 MB
- 1Drop your PDF file or files into the compression box above.
- 2Choose a compression level—standard is the default, strong squeezes harder.
- 3Click Compress and wait a moment while each page is re-rendered.
- 4Check the new file size and download if it meets your needs.
- No uploads—files stay on your device the whole time
- Reduces scanned documents and image-heavy PDFs significantly
- Choose from light, standard or strong compression
- Compress up to 5 files at once, each up to 100 MB
- Works in any modern browser, no installation needed
Frequently asked questions
Will my PDF definitely end up under 10 MB?
Not always. The amount of reduction depends on your document—scans and image-heavy files compress the most. The tool shows you the actual result so you can decide whether to keep it.
Does this rasterize my pages like the main tool?
Yes. Each page is re-rendered as an image and rebuilt into a smaller PDF. Text will no longer be selectable or searchable in the compressed file.
What if the compressed file is still too large?
Try the strong compression level. If it still exceeds 10 MB, you may need to reduce the number of pages or lower the image resolution further.
Can I use this on a phone or tablet?
Absolutely. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so it works on desktop, tablet and mobile browsers alike.
Compress PDF
Shrink PDF file size with light, standard or strong compression.
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