Compress PDF

PDF files grow quickly — scanned documents, high-resolution images, and multi-page reports easily exceed 10 MB. In Malta, file size limits are a daily reality: the Malta Government eServices portal (servizzi.gov.mt) imposes upload limits on identity, residency, and business documents, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for tax submissions and supporting documents typically accepts files up to 5–10 MB, and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) for iGaming licence applications and compliance submissions requires precise document sizing. Malta's significant iGaming sector means many professionals handle compliance documents regularly under strict size constraints.

A PDF that is too large results in a rejected upload, a failed submission, or a bounced email. Compressing before sending resolves all of these problems.

1. Select your file: Drag your PDF into the upload area or click "Choose Files".
2. Choose a compression level: Pick Low, Medium, or High depending on your use case.
3. Compress: Click "Compress PDF". Processing happens instantly and entirely in your browser.
4. Check the result: You'll see the original size, compressed size, and percentage saved side by side.
5. Download: Click Download — your compressed PDF is ready.

For multiple files, add them all at once and download as a ZIP archive in a single click.

Low (best quality): Best for documents where image or print quality matters — property surveys, architectural drawings, high-res scans. Files reduce by 30–50% with almost no visible difference.

Medium (recommended): The right choice for most business and government documents — tax returns, MGA compliance reports, employment contracts, invoices. Files reduce by 50–70% while remaining clearly readable.

High (maximum compression): Use when file size is the priority — meeting a strict MGA or IRD portal limit. Files reduce by 70–85%. Text stays sharp; images lose some fine detail.

Most online PDF compressors — including ilovepdf.com and Smallpdf — upload your file to their servers for processing. That means your tax documents, employment contracts, and personal identification papers pass through a third-party server you don't control.

Our tool works entirely differently. All compression runs in your browser via JavaScript — no file is ever transmitted anywhere. For Malta's iGaming sector, where confidential compliance documents are handled daily, this client-side approach is the only appropriate way to compress sensitive materials. Malta follows GDPR enforced by the IDPC (Information and Data Protection Commissioner), and our tool processes zero personal data.

• Malta eServices portal (servizzi.gov.mt): Compress residency applications, identity documents, and business registration filings to meet the government portal's upload limits.
• Inland Revenue and tax submissions: Reduce tax returns, invoices, and supporting documents for online filing with the IRD.
• Malta Gaming Authority (MGA): Compress licence applications, AML compliance reports, and technical documentation for iGaming regulatory submissions.
• Employment and HR: CV, cover letter, and qualifications as a compact PDF for Malta's active job market, including the financial services and iGaming sectors.
• Property and legal: Compress conveyancing documents, promise of sale agreements, and notarial deeds for lawyers or the Land Registry.