Optimize PDF file

This endpoint accepts a PDF file and optimizes it based on the provided parameters. Input:PDF Output:PDF Type:SISO

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The input PDF file

File ID for server-side files (can be used instead of fileInput)

The level of optimization to apply to the PDF file. Higher values indicate greater compression but may reduce quality.

The expected output size, e.g. '100MB', '25KB', etc.

Whether to linearize the PDF for faster web viewing. Default is false.

Whether to normalize the PDF content for better compatibility. Default is false.

Whether to convert the PDF to grayscale. Default is false.

Optimize PDF Online

The Optimize PDF tool helps you reduce file size and improve overall PDF performance without affecting readability. If your PDF is too large to upload, share, or load quickly, this tool makes it lighter and easier to manage.

No software has to be installed because everything operates online.

What Does Optimizing a PDF Mean?

Optimizing a PDF means cleaning and restructuring the file so it takes up less space while keeping text clear and images readable. This may include compressing images, removing unnecessary data, and improving internal structure.

The result is a faster, smaller, and more efficient PDF file.

Why Use the Optimize PDF Tool?

This tool is useful when you want to:

  • Reduce PDF file size
  • Improve upload and download speed
  • Share PDFs by email or messaging apps
  • Save storage space
  • Improve website performance

It helps you keep PDFs lightweight without losing quality.

How to Optimize a PDF File

Using the tool is easy:

  1. Upload your PDF file
  2. The tool analyzes and optimizes the document
  3. Download the optimized PDF

Your original file remains unchanged.

Key Features of Optimize PDF Tool

  • Smart file size reduction
  • Maintains text clarity and layout
  • Works with large and multi-page PDFs
  • No watermark added
  • Compatible with all devices and browsers

Ideal for students, professionals, and website owners.

When Should You Optimize a PDF?

You should use this tool if you:

  • Have large PDFs that load slowly
  • Upload files to websites with size limits
  • Send PDFs via email
  • Store many documents online

Optimized PDFs are faster and easier to handle.

File Security and Privacy

Your files are processed safely:

  • Automatic processing only
  • No human access to documents
  • Files removed after processing

Your privacy is always protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Will optimizing reduce PDF quality?

The tool reduces size while keeping content clear and readable.

Q2. Does this tool change my original PDF?

No, a new optimized file is created.

Q3. Can I optimize scanned PDFs?

Yes, scanned and image-based PDFs are supported.

Q4. Is the Optimize PDF tool free to use?

Yes, it is completely free.

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