# Compress PDF without losing text

> Compress a PDF without losing selectable text. Keep-text mode for ATS and copy-paste — local, free, no upload.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/compress-pdf-without-losing-text
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## 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.

## Limits

- 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.

## FAQ

### 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.

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