"This PDF is password protected"
Encrypted PDFs can't be changed without the password, so they can't be compressed.
Last updated October 2, 2026
What to try
Open the PDF in your reader with the password, then save or print it to a new PDF without protection. Compress that copy here, and add protection again afterwards if you need it.
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