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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 2 - Reviews of PDF Compressor

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Christine Rose N.  
Operations Supervisor  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Start using this PDF Compressor now!"

February 1, 2024

5.0

Pros

I have been doing an administrative project in my line of work that requires us to validate and review documents which includes uploading the files to our database. This software has been a very big help with whatever function I need, whether compressing the documents to lessen file size to converting the documents to different file types. I love how easily I could merge multiple pdf files and upload them as one document.

Cons

Though very useful, the price of subscription is not so affordable for me.

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Ken A.  
CIO  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We have been using a long time and are happy with the product"

March 26, 2018

4.0

Pros

We are very happy with the compression ratios that we get with the product and we have tested many others with for the cost this is the best.

Cons

There are not very many things that we are not happy with in the product. There could be better upgrade options to make it easier.

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Response from Foxit Software

March 28, 2018

Hi Ken, I'm submitting all the feedback here to our product team for review, thank you! "Very happy with the compression ratios" at the best cost - That's great to hear! Glad your implementation of PdfCompressor is going so well.

QV

Quynh V.  
Senior Marketing Specialist  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "The PDF Compressor You Need"

July 17, 2023

5.0

It's been pleasant using it so far.

Pros

The fact that it's pretty intuitive and super easy to use. It's very user friendly and you can easily navigate around it even if you're beginner.

Cons

It can sometimes be buggy which is a bit annoying but that's a technical thing that can be fixed.

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SZ

Sonali Z.  
Systems Analyst  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Involved with prototyping and purchasing of the software"

January 15, 2018

4.0

Colored documents were made available black and white and file size was reduced to a significant amount.

Pros

Easy of use. Ability to convert different kinds of documents to PDF. Batch processing. Speed. Definitely an advantage with different OCR combinations. Significant reduction in the file size.

Cons

Need to have ability to convert documents into different file types. Can improve on ways to incorporate paper documents and convert them into electronic format

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Response from Foxit Software

April 5, 2018

Hi Sonali, Happy you're seeing results with CVISION's OCR speed, document compression ratios, and ease of use. As stated with other reviewers above, we can provide expanded file conversion to PDF options including Word to PDF, Excel, and generally MS Office, in addition to other file formats. Please let us know what your specific needs are and we can get this addressed!

AL

Ad L.  
Deputy Director  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Works perfect"

December 23, 2017

4.0

We had to import in a short time a lot of documents into our document management system and CVISION helped us doing that without breaking our heads over it how to get this done in a timely matter

Pros

easy implementation and easy to use. We have not really found any disadvantages or flows for the software.

Cons

the way the licensing is setup is a little complicated. We rather have a license with unlimited usage

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Response from Foxit Software

December 28, 2017

Hi Ad, Thanks for your feedback, glad the solution is working perfectly in line with your expectations. If you require more volume please reach out, we'll work with you to determine the best choice for your needs!

SM

Suleman M.  
Professor  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "PDF COMPRESSOR "

June 10, 2021

5.0

Pros

So helpful to organisations and individuals to keep files offline or online

Cons

PDF COMPRESSOR software is amazing software but does not always scam artists

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SH

Sharon H.  
Direct Business Operations  
Medical Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A workhorse of a product never any issues with the software"

March 29, 2018

4.0

Eliminated need to store medical records. Allowed ease of use for our work from home coders and allows scans to be archived so not continually taking up bits.

Pros

Ease of use. We have trained multiple staff members and they all have no issues with the product. It works will with our business hub machine.

Cons

License volume not scalable during contract period. Our scanning needs differ from January through December so it would be nice to not overpay some months

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Response from Foxit Software

April 2, 2018

Hi Sharon, Glad the software functionality is working so well for you. Regarding licensing, we do have some options to help with your concerns, including annual licensing and/or using volume packs to handle peak processing periods. Please reach out to us if you'd like to discuss more. Thanks for your feedback!

FC

Fred C.  
Treasurer  
Museums and Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We originally purchased PdfCompressor licenses to process scans of our local newspaper (1922-1970). "

March 26, 2018

5.0

We get electronically-searchable museum archives - our patrons get access to thousands of pages of historical documents that they would otherwise be unable to search.

Pros

Our use is now intermittent, as we scan a variety of historical documents for our museum collection, but the software ease-of-use always allows us to become productive immediately. Scanning may "preserve" the documents, but it's the OCR that makes them accessible to our patrons. The quality of the OCR has been absolutely outstanding! Having electronically-searchable archives is a great contribution!

Cons

We would like to share our OCR licenses between two machines, but have not figured out how that might be done. It's a "background" task for us right now, and when it becomes a priority, I'm sure the folks in CVISION will provide us with the right insight.

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Response from Foxit Software

March 28, 2018

Hi Fred, We greatly appreciate when our long-term customers speak so kindly of us, and we're happy you're so thrilled with the OCR quality. As always, please get in touch to discuss your needs. Thank you!

BD

Blake D.  
Sr. Systems Analyst  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Solid PDF Utility Application"

March 26, 2018

5.0

Much simpler to generate OCR'd PDFs that using the multi-function printer.

Pros

It runs reliably without issues. It allows users to dump multiple files into the input directory for processing. Batch processing is quite convenient. There are so many adjustments, you can fine tune your output files to your exact specifications.

Cons

The fine tuning process can be a bit of a trial and error process. Processing of large CAD files can be slow.

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Response from Foxit Software

March 28, 2018

Blake, Thanks for your feedback. I've forwarded your comments to our product management team regarding the CAD files. Happy to hear batch processing is a simple + convenient operation for you!

AR

Alain R.  
Sales Manager  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "CVision distributor"

March 22, 2018

4.0

Pros

Reliability, capacity to handle high volumes, precision in usage patterns, good support and reaction time from the company.

Cons

Evolution of the solution with regards to new technological standards is not so evident, there should be more possibilities to use it with ECM new standards.

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Response from Foxit Software

April 5, 2018

Hi Alain, Thanks for your feedback on the reliability of the current features you're using in the product. Regarding your comments on evolution, we actually do have some newer features we can discuss with you, including MS Office to PDF conversion and more. Please reach out to us sales@cvisiontech.com to talk further!

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Founder  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Does what it's supposed to!"

June 29, 2021

5.0

I don't need to compress pdfs very often, but this has been one my go-to tools for the job.

Pros

It's easy to use. It's effective at what it does. It does a better job than most pdf compressors at reducing the size.

Cons

It's not really a con because it isn't made to do anything else... but it would be handy if you could edit the document before compressing.

Review Source

AN

Alaina N.  
Sr Technical Architect  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Once setup runs well. Easy to maintain"

March 26, 2018

5.0

See previous comments

Pros

Doesn't crash. Auto Renewable battery. Set and forget. Watched folders. Easy to change settings and customize. Can edit the XML file without the UI.

Cons

Understanding all the features. Doesn't convert Word or images to PDF Getting new Spare Battery from customer service to work correctly.

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Response from Foxit Software

April 5, 2018

Hi Alaina, CVISION actually does have options available for MS Office to PDF Conversion (Including Word to PDF). I will have someone reach out to you to discuss, or you can message info@cvisiontech.com with specific questions. Thanks!

Daniel J.  
Organic Chemistry PhD Student  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Awesome PDF management "

March 3, 2020

5.0

It has helped me so much with my scientific papers. Some of my documents contain extensive models and big peptide molecules that make my files unable to fit on a regular email. I love that now I am able to reduce the size of my files and keep the same format for my documents.

Pros

I love how PdfCompressor lets me manipulate my files to make them smaller and more accessible to others. I can send large files in a faster manner.

Cons

Depending on the size of the file, I have noticed that the conversion process takes a little longer, which is expected, but it still lags sometimes.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Developer  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "We can compress all of our pdf files easily with its help"

June 29, 2018

5.0

Pros

Pdf compress by CVision is a useful tool when its comes to pdf compression. We don't have to download any software for compressing our pdf files. We just have to uplpad the files online and have to compress onlime with their powerful tool and can download the same from their.

Cons

Their free version is quite good but we have to compromise with the compression quality and its size. I think free tools does not compress as full version. I have used the free version of it.

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RS

Ronald S.  
IT General Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We've been working using PDFCompressor since 2015 and it's a wonderful experience"

March 29, 2018

5.0

Pros

Output quality, hot folder, features. Overall the application works charming even for months without monitoring.

Cons

as for our current daily use, there's nothing that we don't like. Even the system runs well without any monitoring for months. But maybe you could enhance the output process speed

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Response from Foxit Software

April 2, 2018

Thanks for the review Ronald! Happy to see another strong recommendation of CVISION's PDF Compressor solution

VR

Verified Reviewer  
architecture  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "pdf compressor"

July 9, 2021

5.0

this application helps me to reduce the size of the photo as i want

Pros

free no need to buy software to install on computer, does not burden the computer work because it is enough to open it using a browser

Cons

requires internet access, the rapid development of services sometimes causes some free pdf compress sites to become paid at first

Review Source

DG

Derek G.  
Information Systems Adminstrator  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I find this program to be invaluable. Fantastic tool. I'd recommend it to anyone"

March 27, 2018

5.0

Pros

How simple it is to use. This program has never failed me. I am still amazed at how well it works.

Cons

Nothing really but this survey is making me type something in this field so I am doing just that.

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Response from Foxit Software

March 28, 2018

Hi Derek, We think it's just great that you only had to type into the cons box just to fill space. Thanks for taking the time to review!

SM

Stormy M.  
Senior Program Analyst  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "First off, customer service is superb! Questions are always answered with a quick turnaround."

December 18, 2017

5.0

I am able to gather all of my critical documents into one place and convert them into searchable files. It has saved hundreds of hours of going through individual documents looking for one or two things because using this program allows me to locate it more expeditiously.

Pros

The ease of use is the best feature. It is easy to learn and does the job that it says it will do. Support is always available if a problem arises.

Cons

Every once in a while, when I have multiple large files, it will take longer than I anticipate for the job to be finished.

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Response from Foxit Software

December 27, 2017

Glad you're getting so much value out of our solution. We appreciate the positive feedback especially from a long term client. Thank you!

JP

Jerome P.  
Owner  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Purchased to help process, store and review medical records for litigation."

December 12, 2017

5.0

A robust compression and OCR program capable of handling industrial volumes of records.

Pros

The OCR recognition of medical records resulted in the lowest error rate compared to several other OCR recognition programs I tried. The compression rate was the best of all of the programs.

Cons

The interface initially was somewhat difficult for me to follow; regular use, and the assistance of Tech Support, greatly assisted in this regard.

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Response from Foxit Software

December 28, 2017

Hi Jerome, Thanks for your feedback. CVISION is proud that we're able to provide you with high accuracy OCR and leading document compression rates, especially at the higher volume tiers you work with. We greatly appreciate your business!

LM

Linda M.  
Digital Projects Manager  
Libraries  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We use this program to compile pdfs for scanned historic theses, books, journals, newspapers"

March 22, 2018

4.0

Better quality of OCR and appearance of text pages. Can set it to run overnight and still turn off the computer. Ability to try different settings to get optimal visual appearance.

Pros

Easy to use. Fast processing. There are many options to select from to optimize the appearance, OCR and compression of the text/pictures.

Cons

Can be difficult to get optimum output because there are so many options and combinations of options to select

Review Source

Response from Foxit Software

March 27, 2018

Hi Linda, Glad the OCR quality and PDF optimization settings are working out well at K-State! If there's anything we can do to explain any specific options, please contact us. We appreciate your long-standing relationship with us and hope to continue to make your PDF processing a success!

AS

Alan S.  
Managing Partner  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A few years ago I heavily relied upon PDFCompressor for both compression and OCR."

March 26, 2018

5.0

Not using now.

Pros

Acrobat improved OCR in native application, provided some compression ability, provide batch mode, and cost of storage went down making compression far less necessary.

Cons

It is now too expensive. Plus it does not have the autocorrection capability of native Acrobat. I started using back in 2004-5.

Review Source

Response from Foxit Software

April 5, 2018

Hi Alan, Thanks for your feedback. While we don't use Acrobat's auto-correction, since you last used the product we've incorporated the ability for PDF Compressor to use dictionaries to improve accuracy, essentially the same net benefit to the user. In addition, CVISION leverages its expertise in image processing to maximize OCR accuracy in ways that Acrobat does not.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business Owner  
Internet  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "helps manage our pdf library"

April 11, 2019

5.0

very useful

Pros

easy to use and helps us compress pdfs to send

Cons

can be a little slow to use and takes several attempts to compress

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MN

Mariana N.  
Autonomo  
Accounting  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### " Excellent"

April 28, 2021

5.0

I always use it to cut PDF, resize but what I like most is to reduce the size of files with it.

Pros

The app fulfills what it promises, reduces the size of the PDF and the main one does not lose the quality of the document. Very Useful for the corporate environment

Cons

Nothing to suggest, I use it a lot in my day to day and I love it.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Historian  
Museums and Institutions  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "So crucial "

January 13, 2020

4.0

Absolutely crucial in my job. I wouldn't be able to do a lot of what I do without it

Pros

I often need to make long pdfs and these can become too big to email. I've tried using the Adobe software to compress the file, but it was never enough. Thankfully this compressor worked exactly as I needed it to.

Cons

It can sometimes take a while to compress, but that's the nature of the program and a consequence of how large my original file was.

Review Source

AB

Anitha B.  
Assistant Professor  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Review on PDF Compressor"

May 18, 2021

5.0

It's a very good sofware which helps in the easy conversion and compression of the file without any watermarks

Pros

Easy to compress the file into a single format and absence of water mark

Cons

Unnecessary add while using the software.It makes confussion occationally while uploading the file

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