Have a PDF that’s a bit too large? You can make it smaller by using the Shift PDF app’s compress feature. Follow the steps below to compress your PDF files. 

1. Open Shift: Launch the Shift application on your computer.
2. Access the PDF App: Navigate to the PDF app within Shift. If you haven’t added the PDF app yet, click here to add it to your Shift browser.
3. Navigate to the Compress section of the app.
4. Upload your PDF: Drag and drop the PDF into the highlighted area or click “Choose a file” to select your PDF to compress.
5. Select a compression level that suits your needs:
   1. Low (large size, best quality)
   2. Medium (medium size, good quality)
   3. High (smaller size, lower quality)
   4. Extreme (smallest size, lowest quality)
6. Then click the “Compress” button to start the compression process
7. Download or Compare Results (or Cancel if you want to start over)
   1. Download Compressed File: Click to download the compressed file to your computer.
   2. Compare Results: Click to view a comparison between the original and compressed versions of your PDF.
      1. Comparison View:
         • This feature allows you to see the original and compressed versions side by side.
         • You can drag the middle bar to compare the quality and size differences between the two versions.
      2. Options in Comparison View:
         • Go Back: Return to the previous page to select a different file or adjust compression settings.
         • Download Compressed File: Download the compressed version of the PDF.

*This GIF demonstrates how to compress a PDF using the PDF app in the Shift browser. The GIF goes through the instructions that are listed above this video. 

By following these steps, you can easily compress your PDF files using Shift’s PDF app. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please refer to our support documentation or contact our support team.

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