The digital file experts
WeCompress isn't just a tool; it's a window into your files. Our analysis tool helps you understand what's taking up space, so you can optimize your documents like a pro. With over 20 years of experience, we're here to help you get the most out of your files.
As digital file experts, we believe that understanding your files is the first step to controlling them. Our analysis tool was designed to be a window into your file's content, giving you a clear breakdown and connecting you with the knowledge you need to optimize it.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're proud of our track record of delivering simple, fast, and effective file compression for millions of users.
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What does the File Analyzer do?
The WeCompress File Analyzer tool works by analysing the file structure and giving you a breakdown of how much space each component—such as images, fonts, text and other objects—is consuming. By identifying oversized components, the tool helps you understand why your file is so large and also helps you to decide what approaches will be most effective for reducing the file size.
For guidance on how to manually optimize files using your analysis results, read our blog:
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How detailed are the analysis results?
The File Analyzer provides a summary of the main components in a file. This is usually sufficient to highlight where you should target your optimization efforts. If you need more detailed analysis, then we recommend the following based on your file type:
- PowerPoint: Slidewise
- Word or Excel: NXPowerLite Desktop
- PDF: Adobe Acrobat (Audit Space Usage Tool)
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Is my file secure when I upload it?
Your files are encrypted in transit and are stored only briefly on our secure Microsoft Azure app servers before being deleted. For more details read our privacy policy.
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What's the maximum size of a file I can analyze?
You can analyze files up to 200 MB. For larger files we recommend using an analyzer installed on your device. Here are our suggestions based on your file type:
- PowerPoint: Slidewise
- Word or Excel: NXPowerLite Desktop
- PDF: Adobe Acrobat (Audit Space Usage Tool)
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