Compress Scanned PDF
About This Spell
With a wizard's whisper, This Spell allows you to compress a scanned PDF file to reduce its size. This tool is specifically designed for scanned documents and images, and may not work well on PDFs with text.
How to Cast the Spell
- Select a Scanned PDF file Click the "Choose File" button and select the PDF you want to compress.
- Adjust Compression Settings Use the sliders to set the desired DPI and JPEG quality.
- Compress Scanned PDF Click the "Compress Scanned PDF" button to start the process.
- Download the compressed PDF A new, smaller PDF file will be generated for you to download.
Privacy-first processing every time
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- Local only: There are many tools like Text tools, some CSV tools, List tools etc. that are only processed on your browser. Data and Documents are transformed on your machine, so nothing is sent to our servers.
- Transparent progress: Watch the processing banner appear as soon as work begins and know exactly when it completes.
- Clear safeguards: Every tool links directly to our privacy policy and has been reviewed for accessibility.
- Secure Process: Some Tools need to be processed in the servers so the Old Wizard processes your files securely on our servers, keeping them for up to 1 hour so your tool can finish its work—after that, they are automatically deleted after 1 Hour.
“The wizard does everything I need. I can merge sensitive PDFs without a second thought.”
— Morgan, legal operations lead
What is Compress Scanned PDF?
Compress Scanned PDF is a free PDF tool from WizardOfAZ. Use it to compress PDF documents without losing quality as part of your sharing polished paperwork, without installing extra software.
Popular ways to use Compress Scanned PDF
- Streamline sharing polished paperwork by using Compress Scanned PDF to compress PDF documents without losing quality.
- Share deliverables faster—processed PDF documents are ready for download in seconds.
- Combine Compress Scanned PDF with other WizardOfAZ tools to keep complex workflows in one browser tab.
Examples and workflow tips
- Upload a sample file, cast the spell to compress PDF documents without losing quality, and download the processed result instantly.
- Bookmark the Compress Scanned PDF in your browser so recurring tasks stay only one click away.
- Share the spell with teammates who need a quick, no-install way to compress PDF documents without losing quality.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Compress Scanned PDF secure?
Yes. The Compress Scanned PDF runs entirely in your browser, which means your documents never leave your device.
What can I do with the Compress Scanned PDF?
You can sharing polished paperwork by processing PDF documents without uploading them to an external service.
Can I use Compress Scanned PDF on mobile?
Yes. WizardOfAZ tools are responsive, so you can launch the spell on desktops, tablets, or phones without installing extra apps.
Related tools to explore
Expand your toolkit with other WizardOfAZ spells that complement Compress Scanned PDF:
- Annotate PDF — Use it to work with PDF files using flexible options.
- Bates Numbering — Use it to work with PDF documents using flexible options.
- Compress PDF — Use it to compress PDF documents without losing quality.