The online apps are pretty self-explanatory. Most app have menu options to shrink a PDF. There is typically a dialog box on the page where you can either upload your file or simply drag your file into that box. Be careful as you scroll around on the different pages as they will contain a lot of buttons, text boxes and such that are ads and not part of the actual website apps. The web app itself is generally safe, but it is the paid for apps by other companies being displayed on the page that can get you into trouble. The ads are placed on these pages to help with the costs of web hosting but the web code comes from the ad purchaser.
Please be aware of using online file conversion app risks. If you need more information, click here. The online links below should still be safe. I would NOT recommend web searching for other PDF editing type apps however.
This website is considered the most secure of the 3 mentioned on this page as they use end to end encryption of your PDF. Without this security measure, the uploading and downloading of your file could be intercepted by other maliscious sties who can insert malware in your file.
On this website, select “Compress” from the horizontal tabs to upload your file. You have the option of just dragging the file into the dialog box or up clicking on the upload button to search for and then select your file. The file typically saves to your downloads folder.
This web app has many different options to choose from, but many of them require a subscription to the “premium” version. Look for the square box called “Compress PDF” and follow the prompts to upload your large PDF file. The file typically saves to your downloads folder.
On this website, select “Compress” from the horizontal tabs to upload your file. You have the option of just dragging the file into the dialog box or up clicking on the upload button to search for and then select your file. The file typically saves to your downloads folder.
If you are frequently finding yourself having to manipulate PDF files, such as with editing pages, sort order, reducing file size, and such, I would recommend the purchase of a good PDF program.
Also, at our local Idaho Falls Idaho FamilySearch Center, we have Adobe Acrobat on one of our PCs that can help you assemble, edit, and shrink your PDF files. We can help you with using this app.
