Linearize PDF

Optimize PDF for fast web viewing.

Click to select PDFs or drag and drop

Single or multiple PDF files supported

Your files never leave your device.

About Linearize PDF

A linearized (“fast web view”) PDF is reorganized so the first page can display before the whole file has downloaded. This is useful for PDFs you publish on a website.

How to use it

Select your PDFs, or drag them onto the drop area.
Select Linearize.
Download the optimized file.

Your file stays on your device

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file is read from your device, processed in memory, and saved back to your device — it is never uploaded to QPDF or anyone else. Once this page has loaded, the tool also works with your internet connection switched off.

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Good to know

Linearization rarely changes file size much. Use Compress PDF if size is your goal.

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