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Online Document Compression App and Python Code to Compress PDF Files

Develop powerful Python based PDF document compression applications. Archive single and multiple PDF documents into ZIP, RAR and more archiving options via your Python application. Freely compress various documents including PDF files online via app with instant download.

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Compress and Optimize PDF Files Online using App

  1. Upload PDF files to compress and optimize.
  2. Choose the Compression Level (Low, Medium or High)
  3. Click the “Compress” button.
  4. Download the compressed PDF file.
  5. View and get the result of compression by checking its size and content quality.

Compress PDF File via Python

  1. Reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Words )
  2. Load the document.
  3. Use the PdfSaveOptions object.
  4. Set the PdfTextCompression (FLATE or NONE) and PdfImageCompression (AUTO or JPEG).
  5. Call save method and get the compressed PDF file.
 

Code example in Python to compress PDF Files

import aspose.words as aw
doc = aw.Document(MY_DIR + "sourceDocument.pdf")
options = aw.saving.PdfSaveOptions()
# PdfTextCompression.FLATE PdfTextCompression.NONE
options.text_compression = pdf_text_compression
# PdfImageCompression.AUTO PdfImageCompression.JPEG
options.image_compression = pdf_image_compression
options.jpeg_quality = 10
doc.save(ARTIFACTS_DIR + "compressed.pdf", options)
view raw compress-pdf-files.py hosted with ❤ by GitHub
 

Archive PDF File via Python

  1. Reference API within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.ZIP )
  2. Use Archive() of Aspose.ZIP for Python via .NET.
  3. Add as many PDF files as you want to archive using create_entry().
  4. Call save method and get the archived PDF file as ZIP, RAR etc.
 

Code example in python to archive PDF file

import aspose.zip as zp
with zp.Archive() as archive:
archive.create_entry("entry_name", "input_file")
archive.save('single_file_into_archive.zip')
view raw compress-and-add-single-file-into-archive.py hosted with ❤ by GitHub
 
 

Python code to archive multiple PDF files

import aspose.zip as az
with az.Archive() as archive:
archive.create_entry("file", "file1")
archive.create_entry("file2", "file2")
archive.save('multiple_files_compressed_into_archive.zip')
view raw compress-and-add-multiple-files-into-archive.py hosted with ❤ by GitHub
 
 

Develop PDF File Compression Application using Python

Need to develop python script or utility app to easily compress multiple PDF files? With Aspose.Words for Python via .NET, Aspose.ZIP for Python via .NET, child APIs of Aspose.Total for Python via .NET, any python developer can integrate the above API code to program compression and archiving (ZIP, 7Zip, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZ2, GZIP, LZ, CPIO, XZ, Z, CAB) app across documents. Powerful Python library for document compression supports many popular formats including PDF format.

PDF compression library for Python

There are alternative options to install ‘Aspose.Words for Python via .NET’, ‘Aspose.ZIP for Python via .NET’ or ‘Aspose.Total for Python via .NET’ onto your system. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:

  • Install Aspose.Words for Python via .NET from PyPI
  • Or Use the following pip commands pip install aspose-words.
  • Install Aspose.ZIP for Python via .NET from PyPI
  • Or Use the following pip commands pip install aspose-zip.

System Requirements

  • Python 3.5 or later is installed
  • GCC-6 runtime libraries (or later).
  • For Python 3.5-3.7: The pymalloc build of Python is needed.

    Fore more details please refer to Product Documentation or Aspose.ZIP .

FAQs

  • Can I use above Python code in my application?
    Yes, you are welcome to download this code. One can easily develop a professional solution to compress as well as zip archive PDF file using Python. Use Aspose PDF compression API to develop high-level, platform independent software in Python.
  • Is this document compression App work only on Windows?
    You have the flexibility to initiate document compression from any device, irrespective of the operating system it runs on, whether it be Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or Android. All that's required is a contemporary web browser and an active internet connection.
  • Is it safe to use the online app to compress multiple PDF documents?
    Of course! The output files generated through our service will be securely and automatically removed from our servers within a 24-hour timeframe. As a result, the download links associated with these files will cease to be functional after this period.
  • What browser should to use App?
    You can use any modern web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari for online PDF document compression.
  • How can I compress multiple PDF files?
    Start by uploading one or more files you want to compress. You can either drag and drop your PDF files or simply click inside the white area. Afterward, click the 'Compress' button, and our online compression app will quickly process the uploaded files.
  • How long does it take to compress the PDF files?
    This compression application operates quickly, It may take a few seconds to upload the files and compress them.

Explore File Compressor Options with Python

Compress APNG Files (Animated Portable Network Graphics)
Compress BMP Files (Bitmap Image File)
Compress CDR Files (CorelDraw® Graphics Format)
Compress CGM Files (Computer Graphics Metafile)
Compress CHM Files (Compiled HTML Help File)
Compress CMX Files (Corel Metafile Exchange Image)
Compress CSV Files (Comma Seperated Values)
Compress DIB Files (Device Independent Bitmap)
Compress DICOM Files (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)
Compress DJVU Files (Graphics File Format)
Compress DNG Files (Digital Camera Image Format)
Compress DOC Files (Microsoft Word Binary Format)
Compress DOCM Files (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)
Compress DOCX Files (Office 2007+ Word Document)
Compress DOT Files (Microsoft Word Template Files)
Compress DOTM Files (Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)
Compress DOTX Files (Microsoft Word Template File)
Compress EMF Files (Enhanced Metafile Format)
Compress EMZ Files (Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile)
Compress EPS Files (Encapsulated PostScript)
Compress EPUB Files (Open eBook File)
Compress EXCEL Files (Spreadsheet File Formats)
Compress FODS Files (OpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet)
Compress GIF Files (Graphical Interchange Format)
Compress HTML Files (Hyper Text Markup Language)
Compress IMAGE Files (Image Files)
Compress JPEG Files (Joint Photographic Expert Group)
Compress JPG Files
Compress MD Files (Markdown Language)
Compress MHT Files (MIME HTML Archive)
Compress MHTML Files (MIME HTML)
Compress MOBI Files (Open Ebook Format)
Compress ODG Files (OpenDocument Drawing File)
Compress ODP Files (OpenDocument Presentation Format)
Compress ODS Files (OpenDocument Spreadsheet)
Compress ODT Files (OpenDocument Text File Format)
Compress OTP Files (OpenDocument Standard Format)
Compress OTT Files (OpenDocument Template)
Compress PCL Files (Printer Command Language)
Compress PDF Files (Portable Document Format)
Compress PNG Files (Portable Network Graphic)
Compress POT Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Files)
Compress POTM Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)
Compress POTX Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)
Compress POWERPOINT Files (Presentation Files)
Compress PPS Files (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Compress PPSM Files (Macro-enabled Slide Show)
Compress PPSX Files (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Compress PPT Files (PowerPoint Presentation)
Compress PPTM Files (Macro-enabled Presentation File)
Compress PPTX Files (Open XML presentation Format)
Compress PS Files (PostScript File)
Compress RTF Files (Rich Text Format)
Compress SVG Files (Scalar Vector Graphics)
Compress SVGZ Files (Compressed Scalable Vector Graphics)
Compress SXC Files (StarOffice Calc Spreadsheet)
Compress TEX Files (LaTeX Document)
Compress TGA Files (Truevision Graphics Adapter)
Compress TIFF Files (Tagged Image File Format)
Compress TSV Files (Tab-separated Values)
Compress TXT Files (Text Document)
Compress WEBP Files (Raster Web Image Format)
Compress WMF Files (Windows Metafile)
Compress WMZ Files (Compressed Windows Metafile)
Compress WORD Files (WordProcessing File Formats)
Compress XLS Files (Microsoft Excel Binary Format)
Compress XLSB Files (Excel Binary Workbook)
Compress XLSM Files (Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)
Compress XLSX Files (Open XML Workbook)
Compress XLT Files (Excel 97 - 2003 Template)
Compress XLTM Files (Excel Macro-Enabled Template)
Compress XLTX Files (Excel Template)
Compress XML Files (XML File)
Compress XPS Files (XML Paper Specifications)
Compress XSLFO Files ()