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Compress PDF on your Mac like a pro with a desktop app

Empowering users to develop professional documents as simply and flexibly as possible has always been the essence of pdfFiller. Fill out documents, modify, sign, and send to recipients, now even when you don't have an internet connection.

Get started and Compress PDF with pdfFiller for Mac with the app

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Install the desktop app
Download and install the version that suits your PC.
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Log in
Enter your account credentials or create a new one.
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Start editing
Create or upload a document and start editing in seconds.
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We’re currently focused on adding these features as soon as possible to the desktop app.
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What pdfFiller customers are saying about the desktop PDF editor app for Mac

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
Beverly H
2014-07-22
I'm looking for a form I've yet to find. KNOW there must be a form put out "Offer to Purchase & contract that is put out for Real Estate Brokers who are NOT REALTORS. Help!
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Aleks
2016-02-21
It would be much more efficient if multiple copies of the same form were filled automatically with the information entered on the original. Completing the documents should be quicker and simpler, no reason one has to play with font size and trying to pin point the location of the mouse to ensure proper destination in the field of entry on the form.
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How to Compress PDF on a Mac using the pdfFiller desktop application

macOS belongs to the Macintosh operating systems produced by Apple Inc. for desktop computers. What distinguishes it is its simplicity of use, stability, and high level of safety. A number of programs are preinstalled on macOS, but users still need to download extra software to work comfortably with documents, especially with those in PDF file format. Below, you'll find tips on how to shortly install our desktop application on your macOS computer and use its capabilities.
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Open your browser and go to pdfFiller’s website
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Download the editor for macOS
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Go to Finder -> Applications -> pdfFiller
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Install the app to your device and launch it
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Type in your credentials for logging in to your account
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Upload a form and start editing it
You will get a ready-to-use document template in just a few minutes, along with all the tools you need to further edit it, share it, and store.
Mac computers have a default software for working with documents called Preview, but it’s limited to only viewing them and making dead-simple alterations. It can meet your requirements, but whenever you have more advanced tasks, such as making sophisticated agreements or interactive surveys, Preview is not the answer. This is where most turn to pdfFiller.
pdfFiller is a great decision for macOS users to generate, edit, and handle document templates. It has advantages that captivate, like integrations with cloud services, a user-friendly interface, and an expansive library of fillable forms. For instance, you can attach a document from your Google Drive or select one of the 25 million forms in the pdfFiller Library, then quickly Compress PDF and save it to your account. Further, you can also install the pdfFiller iOS mobile app for constant access to your account and documents even when away from your desk. Don't settle for less. Install the app now, sync on all your devices, and use it anywhere, anytime!
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Questions & Answers

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
To do so,Open your PDF file in Preview. It should be the default option, but in case it isn't, Right Click on the PDF file, select Open with > Preview.Then, click File > Export, and in the Quartz Filter drop-down box, select Reduce File Size.The software will automatically reduce the size of the PDF file.Oct 4, 2020
Compress PDFs On MacOS Without Losing QualityOpen a large PDF file using Preview.Click on File> Export.Once there, from the Quartz Filter drop-down box, choose the Reduce File Size option to make your PDF file smaller.Jan 7, 2017
Compress a PDF in Preview on MacIn the Preview app on your Mac, open the PDF, then choose File > Export. (Don't choose Export as PDF.)Click the Quartz Filter pop-up menu, then choose Reduce File Size.
Compress PDFs On MacOS Without Losing QualityOpen a large PDF file using Preview.Click on File> Export.Once there, from the Quartz Filter drop-down box, choose the Reduce File Size option to make your PDF file smaller.Jan 7, 2017