Learn how to reduce the file size of your PDF by compressing it. This guide explains how to optimize your document for easier sharing and storage.

• Click on Create & Convert tab.
• Choose Compress.

You can decide how much you want to compress your file. Keep in mind that compression happens by lowering the quality of the graphical parts of your PDF.

• Choose the level of compression.

You'll see an estimate for your new file size.

• Click Reduce file size.
• Choose a Save Location on your computer.
• Click Save.

The new compressed PDF will be saved to that location. The file will also open in PDF Architect ready for you to review.

Batch Compressing multiple files

You can compress multiple files at once.

For more details, click here to learn more about our batch tool.

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