Shrink PDF
Make a PDF much smaller by rebuilding its pages as compressed images.
Drop your PDF here, or click to choose a file
PDF files only
Your file is ready.
DownloadHow it works
- Choose a PDF file.
- Pick a quality.
- Download the smaller PDF.
Honest note: pages are rebuilt from compressed images, so the text layer is not preserved and text cannot be selected afterwards. Best for scanned or image-heavy PDFs.
Why use Shrink PDF on Abloom Pdfly
- Private by design: your file is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
- Free: no sign-up, no watermark on your output, and no daily limit.
- Works everywhere: phones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with nothing to install.
- Your original stays untouched: you always download a new file.
Shrink PDF: common questions
Is Shrink PDF free?
Yes — every tool on Abloom Pdfly, including Shrink PDF, is free to use. No account, no watermark on your output, and no daily limit.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The work happens on your own device, inside your browser. Nothing you convert, edit or read is sent to a server.
Will it change my original file?
Never. Shrink PDF creates a new file for you to download, and your original stays exactly as it was.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Any modern browser works — Android, iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux — and there is no app to install.