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Best PDF Compressors 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
PDF compressors can make PDF files smaller for sharing or storage. Use this list to compare supported platforms, pricing models and access options.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 PDF2Go | 9.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 PDF Candy | PDF Candy suits people who need PDF editing and conversion tools across desktop and mobile platforms. | 8.8 | $4 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 03 AvePDF | The Free plan is aimed at individuals with occasional document editing, conversion, or management needs. | 7.5 | $45 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 04 PDF24 Compare PDF | This tool suits readers who want to compare PDF revisions in a browser without installing software. | 6.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Online PDF Compressor | 6.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 PDFOptim | PDFOptim suits people who need PDF compression and basic file organization across browser and native apps. | 6.4 | $4.99 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Mac | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 07 PDF Compressor by DocuPub | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Xodo Compress PDF | It suits people who need to compress PDFs online or use related PDF tools across desktop and mobile platforms. | 6.3 | $7.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 PDF Compressor | 6.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 PDF Resizer | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
The page is refreshed nightly, so its order can change. Check for a free plan, a free trial, open-source code and support for your preferred platform.
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PDF Candy
PDF Candy suits people who need PDF editing and conversion tools across desktop and mobile platforms.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.8 Visit
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AvePDF
The Free plan is aimed at individuals with occasional document editing, conversion, or management needs.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record7.5 Visit
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PDF24 Compare PDF
This tool suits readers who want to compare PDF revisions in a browser without installing software.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.9 Visit
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Online PDF Compressor
Web Record6.4 Visit
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PDFOptim
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+1 $4.99 a month Record6.4 Visit PDFOptim suits people who need PDF compression and basic file organization across browser and native apps.
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Xodo Compress PDF
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 $7.99 a month, billed yearly Record6.3 Visit It suits people who need to compress PDFs online or use related PDF tools across desktop and mobile platforms.
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Compressify
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $4.99 a month Record5.7 Visit Compressify suits people who want to compress or resize images across web and mobile platforms, or work with batches of PDFs.
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Foxit PDF Compressor
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $129.99 a year Record5.7 Visit It suits people who need to shrink individual PDFs online, as well as teams handling document archives or high-volume workflows.
15
Smallpdf
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $10 a month Record5.2 Visit Smallpdf suits individuals who need PDF tools across devices, including editing, OCR, conversion, and signatures.
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Online2PDF
Web Free plan Record4.4 Visit It suits people who need browser-based PDF conversion, OCR, merging, compression, or rearrangement without paying.
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iLovePDF
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record4.3 Visit iLovePDF suits people who need PDF editing, conversion, OCR, or form tools across desktop, mobile, and web.
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Adobe PDF Services API
Web Free plan Record4.0 Visit It suits developers and teams that need PDF creation or document workflows through an API.
Before you choose
Check platform support
The listed tools cover web, Windows, iOS, Android, macOS and Linux. Choose a tool that works where you handle PDF files.
A browser can suit browser-based work, while desktop or mobile support may fit device-specific workflows.
Compare free access
Compare free and freemium pricing models when reviewing PDF compressors.
If you need more access than a free plan provides, review the tool's current pricing terms before choosing it.
Look for a trial
Check whether a PDF compressor offers a free trial. A trial can help you check whether a tool fits your workflow before paying.
Review the code licence
Check whether a PDF compressor provides open-source code. If you need to read, change or redistribute code, check the tool's licence and terms.
Questions
Are free plans available for PDF compressors?
Yes. Look for free plans under free or freemium pricing models.
Is there a way to test a PDF compressor before payment?
Yes. Check whether the PDF compressor offers a free trial before paying.
Which platforms support these PDF compressors?
The list includes tools for web, Windows, iOS, Android, macOS and Linux. Platform support differs by tool.
Does the list include open-source PDF compressors?
Yes. Check whether the PDF compressor provides open-source code. Review the licence before using or changing the code.
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