Compress Scanned PDF Documents
Dramatically reduce the file size of scanned PDFs with image-heavy content
Why Compress Scanned PDF Documents?
Scanned PDFs are essentially images — they're much larger than text-based PDFs. A 10-page scanned document can easily be 50+ MB. Our compressor is especially effective on scanned PDFs because it intelligently optimizes the images while keeping text readable.
How to Compress Scanned PDF Documents — Step by Step
Follow the shortest path for this exact task, then jump into the tool when you are ready to compress the file.
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Upload your scanned PDF
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Select 'High' compression (best for scans)
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Click 'Compress'
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Download the reduced file — typically 60-90% smaller
Frequently Asked Questions
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