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Up to 90% smaller files

Compress PDF without losing quality

Make your PDF up to 90% smaller for email and upload portals. See the new size before you download.

PDF up to 50 MB · Free preview of the result

  • Encrypted
  • Auto-deleted
  • No watermark

Example: Scanned contract · 12 pages−66%

Before7.5 MBAfter2.5 MB
  • Sharp text
  • Ready in seconds
  • Private & secure
  • 22 PDFs compressed today
  • Latest: 152 KB → 152 KB · 13 min ago
  • Average size reduction: 59%

Real results, not promises

Typical results by document type.

Scanned contract · 12 pages

Before7.5 MBAfter2.5 MB

−66%

Resume with photo · 2 pages

Before1.3 MBAfter27 KB

−98%

Presentation export · 10 pages

Before4 MBAfter2.2 MB

−45%

Sample files compressed by our service at Balanced.

How to compress a PDF

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag it in or pick it from your device. Up to 50 MB.

  2. 2

    Choose the level

    Balanced suits most files. Scans get their own mode.

  3. 3

    Check the size and download

    See before and after. Change the level if you need a smaller file.

Made for real upload limits

Why people compress PDFs, with sizes from our own sample files.

  • Visa and government portals

    Many portals accept only 2–10 MB per file. Scanned document mode shrinks scans and keeps the text readable.

    Our sample: Scanned contract · 12 pages7.5 MB → 2.5 MB−66%

  • Email attachments

    Gmail stops at 25 MB and Outlook at 20 MB. You see whether your file fits before you download.

    Our sample: Presentation export · 10 pages4 MB → 2.2 MB−45%

  • Job applications

    Job sites often cap resume uploads at a few megabytes. Maximum keeps a resume with a photo small and sharp.

    Our sample: Resume with photo · 2 pages1.3 MB → 27 KB−98%

  • SSL-encrypted transfer
  • GDPR compliant
  • Files auto-deleted
  • No watermark

Questions about compressing PDFs

Will compression make my PDF blurry?

No. Balanced keeps text crisp and images clear on screen. If you need print quality, choose Light.

How small can my file get?

Most PDFs shrink by 50–90%. Scans and image-heavy files shrink the most. You see the exact size before you download.

What happens to my file after compression?

It is encrypted during upload and deleted from our servers automatically. We never share or read your documents.

Can I compress a scanned document?

Yes. Choose “Scanned document” and we optimize page images while keeping the text readable.