Compress PDF for iPad

Shrink a PDF so it transfers and opens faster on iPad.

Upload the PDF.
It's re-saved smaller.
Download to your iPad.

Large PDFs are slow to sync to iCloud, email, or open in iBooks. This tool re-saves your PDF with optimised compression so it's lighter and faster on your iPad — while keeping it fully readable.

Compress PDF guides

PDF on iPad how-to Scan a Paper Document to PDF on iPad (Files and Notes) Scan paper documents to PDF on iPad using the built-in Files or Notes app, then shrink the file size with a free online tool. 3 min read Syncing & file size Compress a PDF for iPad: Save Space, Sync Faster Learn how to compress a PDF for iPad so it uses less storage and syncs faster, plus when shrinking the source before converting to JPG keeps your images light. 6 min read

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Frequently asked questions

Still readable?

Yes — text and structure are preserved.