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Best PDF compressors in 2026

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    BentoPDF Hyper Compress

    Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4

    Hyper Compress offers several integration forms and a lossless option, with licensing that depends on how it is used or distributed.

    8.7 Free plan · paid from $99/yr Visit site
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    PDF Candy

    by PDF Candy
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    PDF Candy combines a broad set of PDF tools with AI features and cloud storage connections.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $6/mo Visit site
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    PDF2Go

    by PDF2Go
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    PDF2Go covers common PDF edits alongside tools such as OCR, redaction, and translation. The Free plan has limited processing; higher file and batch limits are listed for paid plans.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    AvePDF

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+1

    AvePDF covers common PDF tasks and conversion across a wide range of formats, with cloud upload and save options.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    PDF24 Compare PDF

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    PDF24 Compare PDF provides several ways to review text changes without installing software.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    PDFOptim

    Free plan iPhoneMacWeb+1

    PDFOptim combines PDF editing tools with browser-based and native offline options.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo Visit site
  7. 7

    PDF Compressor by DocuPub

    Free plan WebWindows

    Choose PDF Compressor by DocuPub for free browser-based compression with controls over images, PDF compatibility, and removable content.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    Compressify

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    Choose Compressify if you need image compression across web and mobile, batch PDF processing, or its Figma and WordPress workflows.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    Sejda PDF Editor

    by Sejda PDF Editor
    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Online PDF Compressor

    Free plan Web

    Choose Online PDF Compressor for browser-based PDF compression without an account or installation, with three compression levels and a 100 MB file limit.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    PDF Compressor

    Free plan Web

    Choose PDF Compressor for free online compression when you need to process batches of PDFs without installing software.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Xodo Compress PDF

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Xodo pairs a simple online compressor with a larger collection of document tools across web, desktop, and mobile.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo (annual) · 3-day trial Visit site
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    Smallpdf

    by Smallpdf
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Smallpdf brings a broad set of PDF tasks together, including OCR, annotations, document signing and file sharing across devices.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    PDF Resizer

    Free plan Web

    Choose PDF Resizer for free browser-based PDF tasks, especially when bulk processing and no-account access matter.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    Foxit PDF Compressor

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Foxit offers a no-cost online option for individual files and desktop tools for batch and offline compression. Check the file limit and the different paid-plan features before choosing an option.

    7.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    iLovePDF

    by iLovePDF
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    iLovePDF covers common PDF tasks alongside form creation, AI tools, and an offline desktop app.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    WeCompress

    Free plan Web

    WeCompress covers common document and image formats without a charge, with an analyzer for larger files. The 50 MB limit and one-file workflow are important constraints for online use.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    11zon Compress PDF

    Free plan Web

    11zon Compress PDF provides browser-based compression, batch handling, and control over output size at no charge.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Adobe PDF Services API

    by Adobe
    Free plan Web

    Adobe PDF Services API covers document creation, conversion, page operations, and template-based generation.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Online2PDF

    Free plan Web

    Online2PDF brings a broad set of PDF tasks into a web service, with batch support and a free plan. Its lack of API, local software, and automated bulk processing limits it for repeatable workflows.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenToolKit CompressPDF

    Free plan Web
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
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    PDF.co

    by Artifex Software, Inc.
    Free trial APIWeb

    PDF.co offers a wide set of PDF operations through a REST API, with integration options and self-hosted processing listed. The trial lasts 30 days; annual-billed Basic pricing is $8.99/mo.

    5.5 From $8.99/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site

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