How to compress PDF without losing too much quality using my MacBook Air?

I’m trying to upload a PDF to a website, but the file is almost 10MB and the site only allows PDFs under 5MB. Is there a way to compress the PDF without losing too much quality? I need a quick solution since I’m on a tight deadline.




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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.4

Posted on May 26, 2025 6:57 PM

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Posted on May 26, 2025 8:12 PM

How much size can be compressed depends on how much useless data there is in the file. I’m not an expert, so I can’t dive into all the technical details. If you’re looking for better compression, you might need to try a PDF product like Adobe, or PDFgear if you need a free one just to compress that PDF.

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May 26, 2025 8:12 PM in response to barden_k

How much size can be compressed depends on how much useless data there is in the file. I’m not an expert, so I can’t dive into all the technical details. If you’re looking for better compression, you might need to try a PDF product like Adobe, or PDFgear if you need a free one just to compress that PDF.

How to compress PDF without losing too much quality using my MacBook Air?

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