Web optimize PDF

Choose all your files you would like optimize or drop them into the file box and start the optimization. A few seconds later you can download your optimized PDF files.

Faster web view

Web optimized PDF files can be displayed in the web faster than normal PDF files because all data required to show the first page can be loaded first.

Easy usage

PDF24 makes it as easy as possible for you to linearize PDF files. You don't need to install and worry about any software, you just have to choose your files.

Supports your system

You do not need any special system to linearize and web optimize PDF files. This app runs in your browser and therefore functions under all operating systems.

No installation required

You don't need to download or install any software. The linearization and optimization take place on our servers in the cloud and therefore will not consume resources from your computer.

Security is important to us

The PDF file optimizer does not store your files on our server longer than necessary. Your files and results will be deleted from our server after a short period of time.

Developed by Stefan Ziegler

What others are saying

When we publish PDF documents on the Internet, we always want the best user experience, and an optimized PDF makes a small contribution.

Large PDF files always have the disadvantage of long loading time before they are displayed. Here I can optimize a PDF in such a way that the loading time remains short.

Questions and Answers

How can I optimize PDFs for the web?

  1. Use the file selector at the top of the page to choose the PDFs you want to optimize for web viewing.
  2. Start the optimization by clicking on the corresponding button.
  3. Use the Download button to save the optimized PDFs on your computer.

Why should I optimize a PDF for the web?

A PDF optimised for the web is structurally prepared in such a way that it is displayed more quickly when opened on the Internet. An optimized PDF does not have to be downloaded completely before it can be displayed. In general, it can be said that you should always optimize PDFs for the Web if you make a PDF available on a Web page.

Is it secure to use PDF24 Tools?

PDF24 takes the protection of files and data very seriously. We want our users to be able to trust us. Security aspects are therefore a permanent part of our work.

  1. All file transfers are encrypted.
  2. All files are automatically deleted from the processing server within one hour after processing.
  3. We do not store files and do not evaluate them. Files will only be used for the intended purpose.
  4. PDF24 is operated by a German company, Geek Software GmbH. All processing servers are located in data centres within the EU.
  5. Alternatively, you can get a desktop version of the PDF24 tools with the PDF24 Creator. All files remain on your computer here, as this software works offline.

Can I use PDF24 on a Mac, Linux or Smartphone?

Yes, you can use PDF24 Tools on any system with which you have access to the Internet. Open PDF24 Tools in a web browser such as Chrome and use the tools directly in the web browser. You do not need to install any other software.

You can also install PDF24 as an app on your smartphone. To do so, open the PDF24 Tools in Chrome on your smartphone. Then click on the "Install" icon in the upper right corner of the address bar or add PDF24 to your start screen via the Chrome menu.

Can I use PDF24 offline without an Internet connection?

Yes, Windows users can also use PDF24 offline, i.e. without an Internet connection. Simply download the free PDF24 Creator and install the software. The PDF24 Creator brings all PDF24 tools to your PC as a desktop application. Users of other operating systems should continue to use PDF24 Tools.