About Compress PDF
PDF files can become very large, especially when they contain scanned pages or high-resolution photographs. Large files are slow to send, may be rejected by email providers and take up unnecessary storage space. Compressing a PDF reduces its size while keeping it readable.
Golden PDF reduces file size by optimizing the images inside your document, which is where most of the weight usually is. You can choose how aggressively to compress, balancing size against visual quality. Processing happens entirely in your browser, so your documents are never uploaded to a server.
Common uses
- Meet the attachment size limit of an email or job application portal
- Save storage space when archiving scanned paperwork
- Speed up sharing of large presentations or brochures
- Make PDFs load faster on mobile connections
Tips for best results
- Start with a medium setting and only compress harder if the file is still too big.
- Documents that are mostly text will not shrink much; scanned and photo-heavy PDFs shrink most.
- Always compare the output with the original before deleting anything.