Compress PDF Without Losing Quality: A Practical Guide
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PDF files often contain high-resolution images and embedded fonts, which makes them larger than necessary. Smart compression keeps them readable while making them email-friendly.
- How PDF compression works
- Choosing a compression level
- When NOT to compress
How PDF compression works
Compression downsamples images, removes unused metadata and re-encodes streams. The four levels (screen, ebook, printer, prepress) balance size vs visual fidelity.
Choosing a compression level
- screen — smallest file, ideal for previewing on devices.
- ebook — recommended; great quality at low size.
- printer — good for office printing.
- prepress — minimal loss, used for professional print.
When NOT to compress
If your PDF is already a scan made for archival, recompressing it may visibly degrade text. Always keep a copy of the original.
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Conclusion
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