How to Compress PDF Before Uploading to Google Drive

Google Drive offers 15 GB free storage. Compress PDFs to maximize your space.

Why Compress for Google Drive?

• Save storage space
• Faster uploads and downloads
• Quicker sharing with others
• Better mobile performance

How to Compress

1. Before uploading, compress PDF with FreeConversion
2. Choose Medium or High compression
3. Upload compressed version to Google Drive

Storage Savings Example

Original: 50 MB PDF
After compression: 10 MB (80% reduction)
100 files = 4 GB saved

Batch Processing

For multiple files, compress them all before uploading. This one-time effort saves significant storage long-term.

Google Drive Compression

Note: Google Drive does NOT automatically compress PDFs. You must compress them manually before uploading.