What files does Compress PDF for Scans accept?

PDF — best for scans; up to 1 file at a time.

What does Compress PDF for Scans create?

One scan-optimized image-based PDF

Use the original if selectable text, links, forms, or vector quality matter; this scan-focused compression rasterizes pages.

Private browser file tool

Create a scan-optimized PDF for sharing at screen quality.

Useful for email, online submission, and reducing the size of scans.

Best for scanned or image-based PDFs.
Pages are rasterized, so selectable text, links, forms, and vector detail are not preserved.
A source that is already optimized may not become smaller.

Selected file data is processed on your device and is not uploaded to CobaltPebble for processing.

What files does it accept?: PDF — best for scans; up to 1 file at a time.
What does it create?: One scan-optimized image-based PDF
What should I do if processing fails?: Use the original if selectable text, links, forms, or vector quality matter; this scan-focused compression rasterizes pages.