📖 GUIDE
How to Reduce PDF File Size on Mobile
No app install, no file upload — just shrink your PDF right in the browser while keeping the quality intact.
Ever tried sending an Aadhaar card, a resume, or some form over WhatsApp or email and hit a "file size limit exceeded" error? The problem is simple — your PDF file is too heavy. The good news: fixing it takes about 30 seconds, no app install needed.
Why does a PDF file get so large?
Most of the time, a PDF carries high-resolution scanned images or photos that make the file heavy. A text-only PDF stays small, but scanned documents (like Aadhaar cards, mark sheets, or photo-based forms) often end up 2–5 MB — while email and WhatsApp usually want files under 1 MB.
Reduce PDF size on mobile — 3 steps
- Open the Compress PDF tool — no signup or app download needed, it works right in your browser.
- Select your PDF file — the file loads directly in the browser; nothing is uploaded anywhere.
- Tap Download — your compressed file is ready instantly, ready for WhatsApp or email.
How to keep the quality good too
If your PDF has important photos (like an ID card scan), avoid heavy compression — even a light compression level reduces file size significantly without blurring text or photos. In most cases you'll see a 60–70% size reduction with no noticeable loss in quality.
FAQs
Does reducing PDF size lower the quality?
No — if you pick the right compression level, text and images stay clearly readable.
Do I need to upload my file anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser — the file never goes to any server.
Can I compress a PDF without internet?
Once the page has loaded, the processing happens on your device itself.
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📖 GUIDE
How to Extract Text from a Photo
A free way to copy text out of any photo, scanned document, or screenshot — in both Hindi and English.
Ever had to snap a photo of a book page, a notice board, or a scanned document, and then wasted time typing it all out? OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology does this in a single click — it hands you the text from a photo, ready to copy and paste.
What is OCR and how does it work?
OCR is a technology that recognizes the letters and words hidden inside an image and converts them into editable text. That means you can turn a photo directly into a Word document, a WhatsApp message, or paste it anywhere else you need.
Extract text from a photo — 3 steps
- Open the OCR tool — it works right in the browser, no app download needed.
- Upload your photo or scanned image — just select the file from your device.
- Copy the text — the text is extracted in a few seconds, ready to copy directly.
Try it now — extract text from your photo, completely free:
🔍 Open OCR Tool
Which languages are supported?
This tool recognizes text in four languages — Hindi, English, Urdu and Marathi. So if your photo has a notice, letter, or form written in Hindi, you can extract that text directly too.
Tips for the best results
- The photo should be clear and well-lit — a blurry photo lowers accuracy.
- Take the photo at a straight angle — a tilted photo can lead to text being misread.
- Accuracy is highest on printed/typed text; handwriting may come out slightly less accurate.
FAQs
Can it recognize Hindi text too?
Yes — it supports four languages: Hindi, English, Urdu and Marathi.
Can it extract text from handwriting too?
It's most accurate on printed/typed text. Accuracy on handwriting depends on how clear the handwriting is.
Does the photo get uploaded anywhere?
No, the whole process happens right in your browser — the image never goes to a server.
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