Compress Scanned PDF
Reduce the size of scanned PDF documents. Scanned pages are image-heavy and compress well. No upload needed — runs in your browser.
What problem does this solve?
Scanned documents create extremely large PDFs because each page is essentially a high-resolution image. A 10-page scan can easily be 30MB+. This tool compresses those images significantly.
Who needs this?
- Office workers scanning multi-page documents
- Students digitizing handwritten notes
- Anyone with large scanned documents that need to be shared or uploaded
How to use this tool
- Upload the scanned PDF
Select the scanned document from your device.
- Choose compression
Medium to high compression works best for scans since they're image-heavy.
- Compress
The tool significantly reduces the image sizes within the PDF.
- Download
Download the much smaller scanned PDF.
Upload one PDF file
Drag and drop files here, or browse from your device.
Compression options
Use the full tool
This guide uses our Compress PDF tool. Visit the main tool page for all features and options.
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FAQ
How much can a scanned PDF be compressed?
Scanned PDFs often compress by 60-80% or more, since each page is a large image that benefits greatly from compression.
Will the text still be readable?
Yes, though at high compression levels, fine details may soften slightly. Medium compression preserves readability well.