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- How much smaller will my PDF be after compression?
- Compression depends on content type. PDFs with embedded photographs typically shrink 50–80%. Text-only PDFs compress 10–30%. PDF ME applies smart compression targeting the best quality-to-size ratio automatically.
- Will compressing a PDF make it look worse?
- Standard compression is visually indistinguishable from the original — text stays crisp and diagrams stay sharp. Maximum compression reduces image resolution slightly, which may be noticeable at high zoom.
- Can I compress a PDF that is already password-protected?
- You will need to remove password protection before compressing. Use PDF ME's Protect PDF tool to unlock the file, then run compression on the unlocked version.
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