Optimize PDF — Clean Up & Reduce Size

Optimize your PDF for its intended use case. Choose web (smallest size), print (high quality), or archive (long-term storage) mode. Strip unnecessary metadata, flatten form fields, and remove annotations for a leaner, cleaner document.

Why use this page?

  • Three optimization targets: Web, Print, Archive
  • Strip metadata for privacy and smaller size
  • Flatten forms and remove annotations
  • Removes unused objects and rebuilds structure
  • See before/after file size comparison

How it works

  1. Upload a PDF file you want to optimize.
  2. Choose your optimization target (Web, Print, or Archive).
  3. Toggle additional options like strip metadata or flatten forms.
  4. Click Process and download the optimized file.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Compress and Optimize?

Compress focuses on reducing file size. Optimize is broader — it cleans up structure, removes unnecessary data, and prepares the file for a specific use case.

Will optimization affect visual quality?

No. Optimization removes invisible data (metadata, unused objects) without changing the visual appearance.

What does stripping metadata do?

It removes author name, title, creation date, and other document properties that may contain private information.

Can I optimize multiple files?

Yes. Upload multiple PDFs and they will all be optimized with your chosen settings.