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

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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.

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

Basic Compression

Good quality, smaller file size

Free

Use Basic
Recommended

Strong Compression

Maximum size reduction for larger PDFs

Pro

Unlock Strong Compression

Batch Compression

Compress multiple files at once

Pro

Try Batch Compression

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.

Free

$0

  • Standard PDF compression
  • Smaller files
  • One file at a time
  • Limited daily use
Start Free

Large File Pass

$2.99 one-off

  • One-off payment
  • Compress a large PDF
  • No subscription
  • Ideal for urgent uploads
Compress Large File
Best value

Pro

From $6/mo

  • Strong compression
  • Larger files
  • Batch compression
  • No daily limits
  • Priority processing
Try Pro

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.