VARAK PDF

FREE GUIDE · About 1 min

How to compress a PDF on iPhone, iPad or Mac

Shrink a PDF for email or an upload limit. VARAK makes a smaller copy and leaves the original untouched.

Step by step

  1. Open the PDF and choose Compress

    From Tools choose Compress PDF.

  2. Pick a level

    Choose how small the copy should be. Lower resolution means a smaller file.

  3. Read the note

    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. The original stays editable.

  4. Create the copy

    VARAK writes a new file and tells you the new size. Files that would not get smaller are left out.

  5. Share it

    Send the compressed copy and keep the original.

  • Scanned pages are cleaned during compression so text stays sharp.
  • Batch (VARAK PRO) compresses a whole folder in one go.
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Questions and answers

Is compression free?

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

Does compression change my original?

No. VARAK creates a separate compressed copy.

Can I still edit the compressed copy?

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

Try it on your own documents.

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