Compress PDF
Large PDFs are a pain to email or upload. Compressing one brings the file size down so it fits attachment limits and loads faster — without you having to print and re-scan anything.
Retouchr compresses the PDF locally in your browser. The document is never sent to a server, which matters for contracts, IDs, and anything private.
🔒 Your images never leave your device — everything runs in your browser.
How to compress a PDF
- Drop your PDF onto the page.
- Select the Compress PDF tool.
- Pick a compression level and download the smaller PDF.
FAQ
Is my document uploaded anywhere?
No. The whole process runs in your browser, so the PDF never leaves your device.
Will the text stay selectable?
Yes — text-based PDFs keep their text. Compression mainly reduces the weight of embedded images.
How much smaller will it get?
It depends on the file — image-heavy PDFs shrink the most, while pure-text PDFs are already small and change little.