Is this the same as PDF compression?
No. Linearization is about web viewing behavior. It may change file size, but its main goal is faster incremental access.
Optimize PDF for Web
Linearize a PDF for faster web viewing and browser-based incremental loading.
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qpdf handles structure-level PDF transformations. It does not OCR, extract text, or edit page content.
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Linearization improves web viewing behavior; it is not the same as aggressive compression.
About this tool
Linearize a PDF for faster web viewing and browser-based incremental loading.
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Tool facts
Execution type: API
Credit cost: Free
Billing unit: 1 linearized file
Supported locales: English, Chinese
Last updated: Apr 14, 2026
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When should I use it?
Use it for manuals, reports, and public PDFs that people open directly in browsers.
How to use this tool
1
Upload a PDF
Choose the PDF that should open better on the web.
2
Run linearization
Start the qpdf linearize task.
3
Download optimized PDF
Download the Fast Web View-ready PDF.