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HOW TO
COMPRESS
PDF FILES

WHY COMPRESS A PDF?

Some government sites like the passport service have strict file size limits, so you might need to compress your PDF files.

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FREE TO USE

The good news is that there is a simple and free method that can easily cut your files down to size, so you don't need to worry.

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ON THE WEB

Step one is to visit ilovepdf.com and hit compress PDF, then select your file and tap on choose.


HOW TO USE IT

Once you've selected the file, you have to choose the compression level, and then tap compress PDF. Then, download the PDF.


SAVING THE FILE

Save the compressed PDF to your device and you'll see that it's now been saved at the compressed size you needed.


WORKS ON ANY DEVICE

That's a simple and free method that you can use on any device, from a phone or tablet to your laptop, without installing anything.

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On a mac

Mac users can simply use Preview. Open the PDF, click on export, and choose Reduce File Size in the Quartz Filter settings.

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ON WINDOWS

Windows users will need to download an app like 4dots Free PDF compress, and then follow the on-screen directions.

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