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.
This article will cover the instructions for the following versions:
Soda PDF Desktop
- Open the 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 on 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 Soda PDF ready for you to review.
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Soda PDF Online
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- Open the Edit tab.
- Select the Compress option to compress the whole document.
- If you want to compress a selection of pages, click on the Organize tool, check the pages, and click on the Compress option.
- Select the level of compression and click the Compress button.
Once the document is compressed, you have the following options:
- Click on the pen icon to rename the file.
- Click on the Save To My Device button to download the file.
- You also have the option to print it or email it.