Large PDFs bounce off email limits and get rejected by job, exam, passport, GST and bank portals that ask for files under 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB or 1 MB. Compress PDF shrinks the pictures inside the file and removes unused data, while text stays crisp.
Choose a quality level: 90% for documents you will print, 75% for everyday sharing, 50% for uploads and 25% for the smallest possible file. A lossless option tidies the file without touching image quality.
How to compress PDF
- Choose or drop the PDF you want to shrink.
- Pick a quality level: 90%, 75%, 50%, 25%, extreme or lossless.
- Click Compress and download the smaller PDF. The new size is shown.
Private by design
Most online PDF sites upload your file to their server. AK Smarts PDF opens and processes it inside your own browser, on your computer or phone, so salary slips, bank statements, Aadhaar and PAN copies, and contracts never leave your device. It works on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, and you can install it like an app to open PDFs with a double-click.
Questions
How do I compress a PDF to under 100 KB or 200 KB?
Start with 50%. If the file is still too big, try 25%. Scanned documents usually reach these sizes easily; files full of photos may need splitting.
Will compression make my PDF blurry?
Text stays sharp at every level. Photos lose some detail at 50% and 25%; use 75% or 90% when appearance matters.
Can I compress pictures too?
Yes. Compress PDF also accepts JPG and PNG, and Compress Image handles many pictures at once.
Is AK Smarts PDF safe for confidential files?
Yes. Files are opened and processed on your own computer or phone and are never uploaded to our server. Only e-Sign sends a short fingerprint of the document, never the document itself.
Does Compress PDF work on my phone?
Yes. AK Smarts PDF works in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. You can also install it like an app.
