PDF documents may need to be resized for a variety of reasons. Files often need to be compressed for easy distribution and sharing. The size and page scaling of PDF files can be reduced with a variety of free software tools that are available for download. Pages can also be cropped to eliminate unnecessary graphics or text. Metadata and extra characters are frequently removed by programs for compression purposes. When resizing documents, users can choose to maintain the current file quality or reduce the overall resolution. The resized file keeps important content intact for file uploads or archival purposes. Writer Bio
