Compress PDF

Compressing a PDF file can reduce its size, making it easier to share or send electronically. There are several ways to compress a PDF file:

1. Adobe Acrobat: Adobe Acrobat Pro can be used to compress PDF files. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro, go to the “File” menu, and select “Save As.” In the “Save As” dialog box, select “Reduced Size PDF” in the “Save as type” drop-down menu. This will compress the file and save it with a new name.
2. Online Compressors: You can also use online tools like SmallPDF, ilovepdf, Adobe’s online compressor to compress pdf files. Just upload your file and follow the instructions to compress it.
3. Preview (MacOS): On a Mac, you can use the built-in Preview app to compress PDF files. Open the PDF in Preview, go to the “File” menu and select “Export.” In the “Quartz Filter” drop-down menu, select “Reduce File Size.” This will compress the file and save it with a new name.
4. Microsoft Office: If you have access to Microsoft Office, you can use it to compress a PDF file. Open the PDF file in Microsoft Word, go to the “File” menu, and select “Save As.” In the “Save As” dialog box, select “PDF” in the “Save as type” drop-down menu. This will compress the file and save it with a new name.

It’s worth noting that compressing a PDF may result in loss of image quality, so it’s important to review the compressed file and ensure that the quality is still acceptable before sharing or publishing.