FREE VARAK PDF Editor & Scanner

Compress a PDF without sending it to a website.

Email limits and upload forms want small files. VARAK makes a compressed copy on the device and keeps your original.

How it works

Choose Compress PDF, pick a level and VARAK writes a smaller copy and shows the new size. Scanned pages are cleaned so text stays sharp. Files that would not get smaller are left out rather than made worse.

What to know

Compressed copies are image-only: text in the copy can no longer be selected, searched or edited, and forms and comments become part of the page. That is why VARAK keeps the original untouched.

Many files at once

Batch (VARAK PRO) compresses a whole folder with one action.

Questions and answers

Is compressing a PDF free?

Yes, for single files. Batch compression is part of VARAK PRO.

Is the file uploaded to compress it?

No. Compression runs on the device.

Will the compressed PDF still be searchable?

No. The compressed copy is image-only. Keep the original for searching and editing.

How much smaller does it get?

It depends on the document; scans and image-heavy files shrink most. VARAK shows the resulting size before you share.

Try it on your own documents.

Free download for iPhone, iPad and Mac. No account needed.

Download on the App Store ↗

VARAK never uploads your files.