Compress PDF, Word & Image Files Online — Free
Files too big to send? Shrink them in seconds.
No account. No watermarks. No nonsense. Just smaller files — free.
or drop files here
Free standard compression. No signup needed.
PDF · up to 3 files · 25 MB each (Free plan)
Works with common document and image files
How to compress a PDF
Upload your PDF
Choose a file from your device or drag it into the upload box.
Choose compression
Use free standard compression or upgrade for stronger size reduction.
Download your smaller file
Get your compressed PDF and use it for email, forms or uploads.
Compress any file type
Dedicated tools for every format — faster and more focused.
Simple PDF compression, built for everyday files
Fast compression
Reduce PDF file size in seconds.
No software needed
Compress PDFs directly in your browser.
Clear results
See the original size, compressed size and percentage saved.
Works anywhere
Use ShrinkMyDocs on desktop, tablet or mobile.
Secure upload
Use encrypted upload and safe file handling.
Auto-delete files
Files are automatically removed after processing.
Choose your compression level
Free standard compression is available for everyday files. Larger files, stronger compression and batch tools may require a paid upgrade.
Need to compress bigger files?
Upgrade for stronger compression, larger file sizes and batch processing.
Large File Pass
$2.99 one-off
- One-off payment
- Compress a large PDF
- No subscription
- Ideal for urgent uploads
Pro
From $6/mo
- Strong compression
- Larger files
- Batch compression
- No daily limits
- Priority processing
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about compressing with ShrinkMyDocs.
Do I need an account?
No. Standard compression is free and works without an account.
What files can I compress?
ShrinkMyDocs supports PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint files, JPGs and PNGs.
What compression level should I choose?
Basic is great for most documents. Choose Strong when you need the smallest possible file size — useful for scans and image-heavy PDFs.
Are my files stored?
Uploaded files are processed for compression and automatically deleted after processing.
Do you read or review my documents?
No. Your documents are not manually reviewed.
Are my files used to train AI models?
No. Uploaded files are not used to train AI models.
Can I compress confidential documents?
ShrinkMyDocs is designed with privacy in mind, but users should avoid uploading highly sensitive or legally restricted documents unless they are comfortable doing so under their own organisation's policies.