Whether you're sending important documents to clients, sharing research findings with colleagues, or submitting paperwork for school or work, having large PDF files can slow down your processes and waste valuable time.
How to Condense a PDF on Mac
Easily take larger files and turn them into smaller, easy-to-send PDF documents, thanks to the PDF compressor tool within PDF Reader Pro.
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Step 1: Open PDF Reader Pro
Click on the "File" menu and select "Open" to import the PDF file you want to condense. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the file directly into the PDF Reader Pro interface.
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Step 2: Access Compression Tools
Once the PDF is loaded, navigate to the "Tools" menu and choose the "Optimize PDF" option. This will open the compression tools within PDF Reader Pro.
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Step 3: Select Compression Level
PDF Reader Pro offers various compression levels to choose from, depending on your preferences. You can opt for high compression to significantly reduce file size or choose a lighter compression for minimal alterations.
Step 4: Apply Compression
After selecting the desired compression level, click on the "Apply" or "Compress" button to initiate the compression process. PDF Reader Pro will quickly compress the PDF according to your chosen settings.
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Step 5: Verify Compression
Before closing PDF Reader Pro, take a moment to review the compressed PDF to ensure that the quality meets your expectations. You can compare it with the original PDF to see the reduction in file size.
Try PDF Reader Pro for Mac or Windows today and experience the convenience of efficient PDF management on your desktop or mobile device:
How to Condense a PDF on Windows
Have a Windows operating system? You can do the same thing here on your desktop with PDF Reader Pro:
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Step 1: Open PDF Reader Pro
Step 2: Select the "Compress" Tool
This can be found under the "Quick Tools" menu.
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Step 3: Set your "Optimization Options"
Choose your quality level, from "Low" to "High", according to the file size required. Click "Compress" when ready.
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Step 4: Save your Newly Compressed PDF
Make a new folder. Here you will save your compressed PDF. Click "Select Folder" when ready.
Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, condensing documents into smaller, more manageable PDF file sizes can be done swiftly.
