ThriftyPDF

How to · ThriftyPDF

Compress a PDF on Windows in your browser

No need for a bulky desktop suite for a one-off shrink. Use Edge or Chrome, drop the file, download the result.

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Processed in your browser — not uploaded to our servers.

Honest limits: we re-render pages as JPEG. Best for scans/image-heavy PDFs. Text-only files may get larger or look softer.
Compression preset

Balanced: JPEG quality 0.72, scale 1×

Steps

  1. Open ThriftyPDF in Edge or Chrome.
  2. Drop your PDF from File Explorer.
  3. Tune quality if required.
  4. Save and upload or email.

FAQ

Internet Explorer?

Not supported—use a current Chromium browser.

Work laptop locks?

Browser tools usually work without admin rights.

Antivirus blocking download?

Allow the download of compressed.pdf from your browser.

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