Core capabilities
Reduce PDF file size. Create a new compressed PDF. Keep the original available.
PDF
Shrink image-heavy PDFs.
Compress PDF creates a smaller PDF copy, especially useful for documents dominated by images.
No account or card required. Local-first Mac app.
Works locallyDesigned for on-Mac processing.
Signed and notarizedBuilt for Apple Silicon Macs.
No app telemetryNo usage tracking from Foldout itself.
Free 14-day trialNo account or card required.
What it does
Built for the common jobs people usually send to separate apps.
Reduce PDF file size.
Create a new compressed PDF.
Keep the original available.
Detailed capabilities
What Compress PDF covers.
Concrete features, inputs, and workflow details for this tool.
Inputs and scope
Works with pDF files.
How the workflow runs
Add a PDF. Choose compression settings. Review the expected output. Run compression and save the new PDF.
Compress PDF use cases
Common uses include email attachments, large scans, client documents, and upload limits.
How to use it
From opening the tool to saving the result.
- 01
Add a PDF.
- 02
Choose compression settings.
- 03
Review the expected output.
- 04
Run compression and save the new PDF.
Questions
Before you try Compress PDF
Can compression affect text selection?
Compression may flatten or rasterize page content depending on the document.
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