Use Compress PDF
- A portal or email limit rejects the file.
- Image-heavy pages make the PDF too large.
- Temporary server processing is acceptable.
Tool comparison
Compress PDF vs Remove PDF Metadata
Compression targets file size. Metadata removal targets standard document properties. They solve different problems and can be used in sequence.
Decision
Which one fits the task?
Use Remove PDF Metadata
- You want a cleaner sharing copy.
- Title, author, creator, or producer fields should not travel with the file.
- Browser-local cleanup is preferred.
Avoid
Common mistake
Metadata removal is not true redaction and compression is not privacy cleanup.
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