Optimize PDF Tools
Resize, crop, add margins, rasterize, compress scanned PDFs, and remove metadata.
Choose the right Optimize PDF Tools tool
Resize, crop, add margins, rasterize, compress scanned PDFs, and remove metadata. This category is designed as a practical starting point: choose Crop PDF for the most common job, then move to a more specific tool when page order, file type, quality, or privacy details matter. Supported tools process files in the browser, which is useful for quick local tasks, but very large, encrypted, or damaged files may need specialist desktop software.
| Use this tool | Input | Output | Best when you need to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crop PDF | It creates a PDF with adjusted visible page boxes. | Crop extra white space, scanner borders, or consistent margins from every page. | Open | |
| Resize PDF Pages | It creates a new PDF with pages fitted onto the selected paper size. | Create a new PDF where each page is placed onto Letter or A4 paper with browser-only processing. | Open | |
| Add PDF Margins | It creates a PDF with each page centered inside a larger page. | Add space around a PDF for printing, binding, notes, or review comments. | Open | |
| Compress Scanned PDF | It creates a rasterized PDF that is often smaller for scanned documents. | Compress image-heavy scanned PDFs by rendering pages as images and saving them into a new PDF. | Open | |
| Rasterize PDF | It creates a new PDF where each page is rendered as an image. | Create a flattened, image-based PDF for previews or simplified sharing. | Open |
Good starting points
- Start with Crop PDF when you need the fastest path.
- Use Resize PDF Pages when you need more control over the result.
- Try Add PDF Margins for a related workflow after the first download.
Know the limits
- Browser memory can be a limit for very large files, especially on phones.
- Password-protected, scanned, or damaged files may need a dedicated desktop app.
- Always review the downloaded copy before sending it to someone else.