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How to compact PDF in MacOS with DocHub

DocHub is a powerful online platform that simplifies document management, allowing you to edit, sign, and share your PDFs seamlessly. Whether you're using MacOS or iOS 17, 18, or 19, our editor streamlines the process of managing your documents for free. With deep integration into Google Workspace, you can easily import and export files, ensuring your workflows remain efficient and productive.

Follow the steps to compact your PDF in MacOS

Begin by visiting the DocHub website and log into your account.
Upload the PDF file you want to compact by selecting the appropriate option within the editor.
Once your document is uploaded, navigate to the settings where you can adjust the file size and quality parameters.
Select the desired compression options to reduce the PDF size while maintaining the quality needed for your purposes.
After adjusting the settings, apply the changes and wait for the platform to process your document.
Finally, download the compacted PDF to your device, or choose to print or share it directly from the editor.

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How do I make a PDF more compact?

How to make a PDF file size smaller. Visit Acrobat online services and navigate to the Compress page by clicking Compress in the menu. Click or tap on the Select a file button. Choose the file from your device or from a cloud service like Google Drive. Your file will upload and compress.

How do I convert a fillable PDF to a regular PDF on a Mac?

Follow the steps below to flatten a completed PDF fillable form: Open fillable form. Add appropriate data. Right click on document and select Print. Select the PDF printer. ( Select OK. Specify location to save the printed, flattened version of the form. Select Save. File the flattened form in CM/ECF.

How to flatten a PDF on iOS?

Create a Flattened PDF on an iPad In the top right, select the circular Profile icon. On the left side menu, select Preferences. Scroll down to the Sharing heading and turn on the option for Share a Flattened PDF. Return to view your PDF in the Acrobat Reader app and select the Share icon in the upper right corner.

How do I flatten annotations in preview?

To save a PDF and flatten annotations (so that they cant be edited), choose File Print, then select Save as PDF.

How do I resize a PDF on a Mac?

Preview Open Preview, click File and Open, then locate your PDF. Click Open. Click File, then Export. Click the location on your hard drive where you want to save the PDF, such as Desktop or Documents. Click the Quartz Filter tab. Click Reduce file size. Click Save.

What apps compress PDF on Mac?

The following are some of the top PDF compressors for Mac that you can choose from: UPDF - PDF Compressor for Mac With AI-Integration. Preview - the Default Mac PDF Compressor. Cisdem PDF Compressor for Mac. VeryPDF Compressor for Mac. Enolsoft PDF Compressor for Mac. PDFOptim - The PDF Compressor for Mac.

How do I flatten all layers in a PDF?

In the Layers panel, choose Options, and then select either Merge Layers or Flatten Layers. Merged layers acquire the properties of the layer into which they are merged. Flattening layers discards any layer content that isnt visible onscreen. Save the PDF file and attempt to print it.

How do I flatten a PDF in OSX?

Step 2. Flatten PDF on Mac Flatten PDF on Mac. In the top menu, click on File and bring your mouse down to where it says Save as Other in the contextual menu. In the next menu that pops up, select Save as Flatten. Thats it! Launch the Preview app from the Applications Utilities folder.

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How to compact PDF in MacOS with DocHub

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