# Compress scanned PDFs.

Compress scanned PDF files with adjustable image quality and render DPI controls plus a Low, Medium, High picker.

Scanned PDFs are usually large because every page is an image. BitePDF gives you a compression picker plus manual controls when needed.

## Target

scanned pages

## Example Result

- Original: 24 MB
- BitePDF output: 6.8 MB
- Saved: 72% smaller

## 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

## How To Use It

1. Drop the scanned PDF and let BitePDF create a preview.
2. Use Medium for a readable scan; High for strict limits.
3. Check the output size before paying to export.

## Good For

- receipts
- bank statements
- signed forms
- handwritten scans

## Questions

### 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.

## Related Workflows

- https://bitepdf.com/compress-pdf-to-2mb
- https://bitepdf.com/compress-pdf-to-500kb
- https://bitepdf.com/extract-pages-from-pdf

## Links

- Canonical page: https://bitepdf.com/compress-scanned-pdf
- Open tool: https://bitepdf.com/editor.html?entry=compress-scanned-pdf&level=medium
- Tools catalog: https://bitepdf.com/tools
- Full LLM context: https://bitepdf.com/llms-full.txt