Compress PDF with a Ghostscript profile
Ghostscript profile. Compare output bytes before you keep it.
Compression is a trade. Photos shrink; already-linearized files may barely move.
Always compare input vs output bytes in the queue. Keep the original if the delta is noise.
Already-linearized files may barely move. That is not a bug. Do not loop compress hoping for a miracle ratio.
FAQ
Will text stay selectable?
Usually yes on born-digital PDFs. Scans may be re-rasterized. Inspect.
Password files?
Unlock first.
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