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Free optimize tool
Compress PDF online
Reduce a PDF's file size by rebuilding its pages at a balanced image quality.
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A clear, private way to finish the job.
Large PDFs can be difficult to email or upload. Pageivo rebuilds each page using a quality preset you choose, which is especially effective for scanned and image-heavy documents.
Pick a quality
Use Smaller file, Balanced or Clearer pages depending on your priority.
Compress and compare
Download the new PDF and review it before deleting your original.
Why Pageivo
Designed for useful, everyday work.
Three practical presets
Choose a quick balance between readability and size.
Strong scan compression
Image-heavy documents often see the most noticeable reduction.
Private processing
The pages are rendered and rebuilt on your device.
Local processing protects your privacy
Pageivo performs this operation in your browser. Your selected file does not need to be uploaded to a Pageivo conversion server.
Questions and answers
Compress PDF FAQ
Will text remain selectable?+
Compression rasterizes pages, so selectable text and links may not remain interactive.
Why is my file not much smaller?+
A PDF that is already optimized may have little removable size.
Which preset should I use?+
Balanced is a good first choice for everyday documents.
Should I keep the original?+
Yes. Review the compressed copy before replacing an important original.