Reduce PDF size in Linux easily

How to reduce PDF size in Linux with DocHub

DocHub simplifies your document management tasks by streamlining editing, signing, and distribution. Whether you are using iOS 17, iOS 18, or iOS 19, our platform seamlessly integrates with Google Workspace, allowing you to manage your PDF documents efficiently. With the capability to modify and sign documents directly from your browser, you can enhance your workflows and ensure that your documents are not only professional but also easy to manage.

Follow the steps to reduce your PDF size in Linux

Open the DocHub website and log in using your credentials.
Upload the PDF file you wish to reduce by selecting the import option from your local storage or directly from your Google Drive.
Once the document is open in the editor, navigate to the options available for document optimization.
Choose the settings that best suit your needs for reducing file size, ensuring that the quality remains acceptable for your purposes.
After applying the changes, review the document to ensure it meets your expectations.
Finally, download the optimized PDF back to your device or share it directly via email or other platforms.

Start using DocHub today to efficiently manage your PDFs online for free!

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Seamless PDF editing

Editing a PDF is as simple as working in a Word document. You can add text, drawings, highlights, and redact or annotate your document without affecting its quality. No rasterized text or removed fields. Use an online PDF editor to get your perfect document in minutes.

Smooth teamwork

Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.

Automatic saving

Every change you make in a document is automatically saved to the cloud and synchronized across all devices in real-time. No need to send new versions of a document or worry about losing information.

Google integrations

DocHub integrates with Google Workspace so you can import, edit, and sign your documents directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. When finished, export documents to Google Drive or import your Google Address Book and share the document with your contacts.

Powerful PDF tools on your mobile device

Keep your work flowing even when you're away from your computer. DocHub works on mobile just as easily as it does on desktop. Edit, annotate, and sign documents from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. No need to install the app.

Secure document sharing and storage

Instantly share, email, and fax documents in a secure and compliant way. Set a password, place your documents in encrypted folders, and enable recipient authentication to control who accesses your documents. When completed, keep your documents secure in the cloud.

Drive efficiency with the DocHub add-on for Google Workspace

Access documents and edit, sign, and share them straight from your favorite Google Apps.

Install now

How to reduce PDF size in Linux

5 out of 5

67 votes

In this video, the tutorial shows how to reduce the size of a PDF file without losing quality. The original file size is 4.1 MB. To compress the file, click on the link provided in the video description. Choose the compression level based on the content of the file - recommended compression for images, extreme compression for text only. After selecting the option, click on compress PDF and wait for the process to complete. The compressed file is now 76% smaller, reducing the size from 4.12 MB.

Related features

Ajustar token en csv

Ajustar token en punto

Got questions?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Contact us

How do I make a PDF smaller in Ubuntu?

Compress PDFs in Linux with an online PDF compressor. Navigate to the compress PDF tool. Upload your file. Select the PDF to compress. Download the compressed file to your device. How to compress a PDF in Linux for file size reduction - docHub docHub acrobat hub how-to-comp docHub acrobat hub how-to-comp

How do I compress files in Ubuntu?

Select the folder by right-clicking on it. A drop-down list will appear; select the compress option from the list. Click on Create after selecting the . zip extension and giving the zip archive a suitable name. How to Zip and Unzip Files and Folders in Ubuntu? - MonoVM.com monovm.com blog how-to-zip-files-in-ubuntu monovm.com blog how-to-zip-files-in-ubuntu

How do I downsize a JPG in Ubuntu?

Update: click on the image command box will be open. view-resize enter the pixel you want. click on resize button. File- save, enter the name. click on Format button choose the format you want and click select button. click on save button. How to easily resize images via command-line? - Ask Ubuntu askubuntu.com questions how-to-easily-resize- askubuntu.com questions how-to-easily-resize-

How do I reduce the size of an existing PDF?

Reduce File Size of PDF File in Acrobat Pro With Acrobat Pro open, go to File Open. After your file is open, Go to File Save as Other Reduced Size PDF. Select the Acrobat version that is compatible with the features in your PDF file. Re-name your file and Click Save.

How to reduce file size in Ubuntu?

In Linux, if we want to shrink or extend the size of a file, we use the truncate command. The truncate command is used to shrink or extend the size of each FILE to the specified size in the Linux/Unix operating system. The meaning of trun-cat-ing is shortened by cutting off part.

How can I reduce the MB of a PDF?

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 to shrink PDF file size in Linux?

Using the qpdf Command qpdf is another useful tool for optimizing PDF file sizes on Linux. It provides advanced optimization or compression options to further reduce the size of PDF files.

How to reduce the size of a file in Ubuntu?

In Linux, if we want to shrink or extend the size of a file, we use the truncate command. The truncate command is used to shrink or extend the size of each FILE to the specified size in the Linux/Unix operating system. The meaning of trun-cat-ing is shortened by cutting off part. How to Shrink or Extend the Size of a File to the Specified Size Studytonight linux-guide how-to-s Studytonight linux-guide how-to-s

See why our customers choose DocHub

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.

"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."

Pam Driscoll F
Teacher

A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.

"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."

Jiovany A
Small-Business

I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.

"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."