Why this workflow works
- Image quality and render DPI controls
- High mode for scanned upload limits
- Page trimming before export
- Visible progress across larger page sets
scanned pages
Compress scanned PDFs.
Scanned PDFs can be large because each page contains an image. If you scanned on an iPhone, try Preview's PDF export options first; when that still misses an upload limit, BitePDF lets you compare a prepared copy before exporting.
How to use it
- Drop the scanned PDF and let BitePDF create a preview.
- Set the actual upload limit. Try lossless first, then explicitly allow image-quality reduction if the target is missed.
- Check the output size before paying to export.
Use cases
Good for urgent document tasks.
- receipts
- application packets
- handwritten scans
- text-heavy phone scans
Next actions
Move to the tool that fixes the file.
Questions people ask before exporting
Can I make an iPhone-scanned PDF smaller without another app?
If your iPhone has Apple's Preview app, open the scan, tap the menu beside its filename, choose Export, then PDF. Try Optimize Images for Screen or Save Images as JPEG, save a separate copy, and check its size and small text. These options may not appear on older iPhone software.
Will compressing a scanned PDF keep signatures and form fields valid?
Do not assume so. Keep the original and inspect the output. Changing a digitally signed PDF can invalidate its signature, and turning pages into images can remove selectable text or working form fields.
Does BitePDF show the compression result before checkout?
Yes. BitePDF shows original size, output size, and saved percentage before you choose an export plan.
Can I change compression strength?
Yes. The compression picker lets you choose Low, Medium, or High. Low favors quality, Medium balances quality and size, and High targets the smallest export.