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Short answer

Choose Keep text in the compressor below when ATS, copy-paste, or searchability matters. Max shrink and harsh Target size passes may rasterize pages — use those only when the size cap forces it.

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Compress PDF without losing text

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How it works

  1. 1

    Open the PDF you want to shrink.

  2. 2

    Choose Keep text (recommended), Max shrink, or Target size.

  3. 3

    For target size, type a number and pick KB or MB; for max shrink, pick Low / Medium / High (or custom DPI).

  4. 4

    Click Compress, check the resulting size, and download.

Files never leave your device

Your PDF is processed in this browser tab. Files never leave your device, and mypdf.space does not receive uploads. No account, no watermark, no server-side copy.

Limits worth knowing

  • Some portals still need a hard KB cap that forces image re-encode.
  • Keep text cannot invent text on image-only scans — run OCR first.

Frequently asked questions

  • Will Keep text always hit 100 KB?
    No. If lossless is still too big, Target size may rasterize — re-check that text is selectable.
  • Best for resumes?
    Yes — prefer Keep text, then Job Packet for Deep Clean.
  • Does this upload my PDF?
    No.

Written by Sumit · Last updated 23 Oct 2026