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Despite being a bit of a resource hog itself, this application seriously reduces the size of your PDF files. Free PDF Compressor offers a straightforward interface with only a few standard buttons for selecting, compressing, and decompressing PDF files. The program lets you choose from two compression algorithms and four compression levels. Though we found the RunLength much faster than the Flate algorithm, Free PDF Compressor did indeed noticeably shrink PDF files in testing using either option, with no change in the quality of the compressed PDF files. However, the program uses 40MB to 50MB of memory and significantly slowed down our system during the compression process. This single-purpose application is an easy-to-use, freeware option for shrinking PDF files, but it may cost you some speed when it's at work.Publisher's Description
From NicePDF Software:
Free PDF Compressor removes duplicate PDF objects, optionally takes advantage of new compression features of latest PDF specifications that for many classes of documents compresses 30 - 60% better than what is possible in PDF 1.5. Free PDF Compressor allows you to shrink PDF file by using Flate or RunLength compression algorithm. With this freeware, you are able to set the compression level to generate PDF files of smallest size.
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All versions:
2.1 starsout of 48 votes
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Current version:
2.1 starsout of 48 votes
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"Nothing but Malware"
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
None. Do Not Use.
Cons
Installs multiple malware programs.
Summary
I lost all trust in CNET downloads and reviews. Beware!
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"Worked, but added lots of spam to my browser"
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
it works thats all I can really say
Cons
Added a load of plugins to chrome. Changed my search engine to some porn/dodgy page
Summary
Download a different program. God knows what else this program has tried to sneak past norton!
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"Shrink PDF file size as advertised"
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
I've tried several PDF compressor programs, PDF compression software found on the web, only this application offers the best compression ratio by average.
The program consumes about 42MB of memory, however, it does not slow down my Windows 8 during the compression process.Cons
A newer version is available on the publisher's website. If you need PDF version 2.0, you can get the latest version from NicePDF website.
The size of scanned PDF files that generated by HP scanners cannot be reduced. Asked the support, and the reply was 'the PDF files are already compressed by HP software'.Summary
An easy-to-use PDF compressor, it's free.
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"Tried every setting but it doesn't work."
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
Good for killing time and getting annoyed.
Cons
Doesn't work.
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"Horrible experience - doesn't work"
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
None if I could give it zero stars I would.
Cons
Not ONLY did it not work... when I tried to open my 'newly compressed pdf's', there were NO PAGES. I now have to go back and spend ANOTHER HOUR scanning all the documents I just did an hour ago. What a waste of time! I thought I could trust anything from C-Net... I guess I learned my lesson the hard way!
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"doesn't compress anything"
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
Can't find any
Cons
Doesn't do anything
Summary
installed it twice, tried it twice. Worth what you paid for it. ZERO
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"Good PDF file compression but found something better."
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
Does what it says it will do.
Cons
Its good software but was able to find something even better.
Summary
Would recommend using this software until something else is found that is better.
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"Does not work. Too buggy or outdated."
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
None, for this app. I've found much better solution - Advanced PDF Compressor
Cons
Does not work. Too buggy or outdated.
Summary
It absolutely does not work! Displays an error, or creates damaged files. I have searched here and found another app named ADVANCED PDF COMPRESSOR. This app does exactly it should and I'm happy now!
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"does not work with current versions of PDF"
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
None, it is small but does not work.
Cons
Gives 'error reading cross reference table' when attempting to load a file. Output is 1kb corrupted file.
Summary
Don't bother downloading, worthless with PDF's since 2005.
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"Shop to win malware"
Version: Free PDF Compressor 1.12
Pros
Great at wasting time
Cons
Shop to win malware
Summary
If you would like to waist your time and get nothing for it, then this is the product for you.
