Why Scanned PDFs Get So Large
Scanned PDFs are often oversized because every page is stored like an image. A simple ten-page scan can become surprisingly massive if the scanner used high resolution.
How to Compress a Scanned PDF
- Upload the scanned PDF
- Run compression to optimize page images
- Download the smaller version
- Review text clarity before sharing
Compress your scanned PDF now →
Tips for Better Results
- Start with the original scan if possible
- Check every page after compression
- Use OCR later if you need editable text
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Shrink the Scan Without Wrecking It
The goal is smaller, not “looks like it was faxed from the moon.”
