Compress PDF

Shrink a PDF under the 4 MB IRCC upload limit. Pick a compression level and download — everything happens right here in your browser.

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Compression level

Compress a PDF under 4 MB

A PDF over 4 MB is the classic reason an upload fails right at the finish line. Drop your file in, pick how hard to squeeze, and download a lighter version, with a plain answer to the only question that matters: is it under 4 MB yet?

✓Try Medium first. It keeps documents readable while cutting size a lot.
✓Scanned photos and images are what make PDFs heavy, so High helps most there.

How small can it go?

It depends on what is inside. Text-heavy PDFs shrink a lot; scanned photos compress hardest on the High setting.

Does the tool tell me if I am under 4 MB?

Yes. After compressing it shows the new size and whether it is under the 4 MB limit.

Your files stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.