Foxit’s flagship desktop software, , is entirely free and excellent for viewing, signing, and annotating documents. However, advanced optimization and built-in local compression tools are historically locked behind their paid software, Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit Advanced PDF Editor or PhantomPDF).

In the printer selection dropdown menu, choose .

Foxit’s algorithms efficiently remove redundant data while optimizing images, ensuring the PDF remains professional.

Once the progress bar finishes, click the Download button to save your newly shrunken PDF to your device. Pros & Cons of the Online Tool:

What is the of your PDF, and what is your target size ?

Foxit provides options for basic, medium, or strong compression. You can even click "Estimate Compression Size" to see the expected result.

: Once the file uploads, click the "Compress" button.

Foxit will instantly upload the file and apply its optimization algorithm to shrink the size while preserving readability.

Using Foxit’s free Reader with a print-to-PDF workaround can reduce file size for many documents with minimal effort but may remove interactive features. For more control and better compression, Foxit PDF Editor (or other dedicated tools) is recommended.

100% free; works on any device (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android); incredibly fast.