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PDF Optimization and Repair Tools

Choose a tool for reducing file size, fixing document issues, and improving PDF quality for sharing or storage.

Start with the exact maintenance task below so you land on the right tool page for the job.

When to use these optimization tools

This category is for maintenance tasks that make PDFs lighter, cleaner, more stable, or easier to archive and distribute.

For the best experience, choose the specific maintenance task you need. This takes you directly to the right tool for fixing your file.

These are the most commonly used optimization and repair tools. Click to go directly to the tool page.

Compress PDF for Email

Use this to reduce file size for email attachments, uploads, and sharing.

Repair PDF

Use this to fix damaged or corrupted PDF files that won't open properly.

PDF to PDF/A

Use this to create archive-ready PDFs for long-term storage and compliance.

Remove Metadata

Use this to clean hidden information from PDFs before sharing.

These pages are the strongest fits for the most common PDF cleanup and repair jobs.

Common use cases

  • Compressing large PDFs to meet email attachment size limits or upload restrictions
  • Repairing corrupted PDFs that won't open or display correctly
  • Converting PDFs to PDF/A format for legal archiving and regulatory compliance
  • Removing metadata and hidden information before sharing sensitive documents
  • Optimizing scanned documents to reduce storage space while maintaining readability

Important notes

  • All processing happens in your browser - files are never uploaded to external servers
  • Compression may reduce image quality - preview the result before replacing your original
  • Repair tools can fix many issues but cannot recover content from severely damaged files
  • PDF/A conversion removes interactive elements like forms, JavaScript, and multimedia
  • Always keep a backup of important documents before performing optimization or repair

All optimization and repair tools

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