Compress PDF in Chrome — Free, No Extension Needed
Chrome's built-in WebAssembly engine makes it one of the best browsers for compressing PDF files — and our free tool works directly in any Chrome tab without any extension.
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Chrome's built-in WebAssembly engine makes it one of the best browsers for compressing PDF files — and our free tool works directly in any Chrome tab without any extension. Select your PDF, compress it locally in Chrome, and download the smaller result. Zero uploads, zero server exposure.
- No Chrome extension needed — works as a standard webpage in any Chrome tab
- Chrome processes the compression locally — files never leave your browser
- Reduce PDF size by up to 80% while preserving text quality
- Works on Chrome for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and Chromebook
How to Redact — 3 Simple Steps
Open in Chrome
Open this page in Google Chrome and select your PDF. Chrome loads it locally — no upload.
Compress in Chrome
Our tool compresses your PDF using Chrome's local WebAssembly engine — fast and private.
Download from Chrome
Click download — Chrome saves the compressed PDF to your downloads folder instantly.
Key Features
🔒 Your Files Never Leave Your Device
Unlike tools that upload your PDFs to remote servers, our tool processes everything locally in your browser using WebAssembly. No server ever sees your documents — not even us. This makes it one of the most private PDF tools available, completely free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Chrome extension to compress PDFs?
No — our tool works as a standard webpage in Chrome. No extension or plugin is needed.
Does it work on Chromebook?
Yes — works perfectly on all Chromebook models. Chrome's local processing is fast even on lower-powered Chromebooks.
How much does Chrome compress PDFs?
Image-heavy PDFs can be reduced by 60-80%. Text-only PDFs typically see 20-40% reduction.
Is compressing in Chrome more private than other methods?
Yes — your PDF stays inside Chrome and is never transmitted anywhere. Server-based compressors expose your document to third-party servers.
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