When you export a Google Doc as PDF, text is saved at screen resolution, but pasted images keep their full original size. A doc with three screenshots can easily top 30 MB, which fails email limits and slows uploads. GekiPDF rewrites the file with Ghostscript presets: Light (~200 DPI), Recommended (~150 DPI), or Extreme (~96-120 DPI). The text layer stays intact; only image data is reduced.
Upload your PDF (max 50 MB), choose a preset, and download within about a second for a 16-page scan. No signup, no watermark, and files are deleted after one hour. You get up to 40 conversions per hour per IP, so test different presets if needed. For most Google Docs exports, Recommended cuts size by 60-90% while keeping text sharp.
Frequently asked questions
Will compressing remove my hyperlinks or formatting?
No. GekiPDF keeps the text layer and layout. Only image resolution is downsampled. Hyperlinks, fonts, and page structure remain unchanged.
What if my PDF is larger than 50 MB?
The free limit is 50 MB per file. If your Google Docs export exceeds that, reduce image sizes in the doc first, then re-export and compress.
How do I know which preset to use?
Start with Recommended (~150 DPI) for readability. If the file is still too large, try Extreme (~96-120 DPI). Light (~200 DPI) is best when you need high-quality prints.
Do it in the full tool
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