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Compress PDF
Shrink large PDF files in seconds. Haven PDF reduces the size of your PDFs so you can attach them to email, upload them to a form, or save on storage space.
Choose the quality level that fits your needs: maximum compression for the smallest possible file, or a balanced result that keeps your text and images sharp. Preview it and download with one click.
Most importantly, everything happens entirely in your browser, on your device. Your PDFs are never uploaded, stored or tracked. That means you can safely compress sensitive files like contracts, invoices or ID documents.
No sign-up, no payment, no install. Haven PDF is free and can be installed on your device to work offline (PWA).
How to
- Choose your PDF. Drag and drop or browse to open the PDF file you want to compress.
- Pick a quality. Select a compression level that fits your needs and preview the result.
- Download. Save the compressed PDF to your device with one click.
Frequently asked questions
- Are my files uploaded to a server when compressing?
- No. Compression happens entirely in your browser; your PDFs never leave your device.
- Will compressing reduce the quality of my file?
- You choose the quality level. Higher quality keeps things sharp, while maximum compression produces the smallest file.
- Is it free?
- Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no payment, no install required.
- How much smaller will my PDF get?
- It depends on the contents of your file; image-heavy PDFs in particular see a significant reduction in size.
- How do I compress a PDF without losing quality?
- Open your PDF and pick a quality level — a balanced setting keeps text and images sharp while still reducing the size. Everything runs in your browser, with no upload.
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