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Compress PDF for Lawyers

Compress PDFs for lawyers — shrink large exhibits, scanned case files, and filings to meet court and e-filing size limits while keeping text legible. Encrypted and auto-deleted within 12 hours.

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Courts and e-filing systems routinely cap PDF size — often 25-100MB — and scanned case files blow past these limits quickly. Compressing a filing is the fastest way to make it compliant without re-scanning documents.

This tool compresses scanned exhibits, contracts, and case files to fit filing requirements while keeping text legible. Transfers are encrypted and files auto-delete within 12 hours.

Why use this merger

Meet e-filing limits

Shrink filings and exhibits to satisfy court and e-filing size caps.

Compress scanned files

Scanned case files compress dramatically without losing text legibility.

Keep documents admissible

Choose high compression to preserve the original appearance of exhibits.

Secure by design

Encrypted transfers and automatic deletion within 12 hours.

How to compress pdf for lawyers

  1. 1

    Upload the filing

    Select the exhibit, contract, or case file to compress.

  2. 2

    Choose the compression level

    Use high to preserve appearance, or medium if the file still needs to shrink more.

  3. 3

    Compress and file

    Download the smaller PDF and upload it to the e-filing system or court portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will compressed exhibits remain legible?
Yes. Text stays readable, and high compression preserves the appearance of scanned documents.
Is it appropriate to use an online tool for legal documents?
Transfers are encrypted and files auto-delete within 12 hours. For confidential matters, follow your firm's policy.
Can I compress multiple exhibits at once?
Yes. Upload up to 20 PDFs in a single job.