Pakkaa PDF

---
name: compress-pdf
description: "Compress PDF reduces the file size of PDF documents while preserving as much visual quality as possible. Users can adjust the compression level to find the right balance between file size and document clarity. Use this skill when the user asks to compress pdf via the Cross Service Solutions API."
---

# Compress PDF

## Solution Description

Compress PDF reduces the file size of PDF documents while preserving as much visual quality as possible. Users can adjust the compression level to find the right balance between file size and document clarity.

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## Input

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `file` | file | Yes | PDF Document |
| `imageQuality` | number | Yes | Values in % from 0 to 100. Smaller value reduces size of PDF File but also the quality. |
| `dpi` | number | Yes | Dots per inch from 72 to 300. Smaller value reduces size of PDF File but also quality. |

## Expected Outcome

Executing this solution creates an asynchronous job. Poll the "Get Result" endpoint
until `status` is no longer `pending` — a `done` status means `output` will contain
the result (`output.result`, `output.data`, and/or `output.files[]` depending on the
solution), while a `failed` status means the job could not be completed.

## Execute Solution

This is a free endpoint — no `Authorization` header is required.

```bash
curl -D - -X POST 'https://api.cross-service-solutions.com/solutions/solutions/free/62' \
  -F 'file=@/path/to/file.pdf' \
  -F 'imageQuality=<number>' \
  -F 'dpi=<number>'
```

The response sets `Solution_id` and `Solution_uuid` cookies via `Set-Cookie` headers
(visible with `-D -`). Read their values — they're required for the "Get Result"
request below.

## Get Result

```bash
curl --location 'https://api.process-machine.com/solutions/solutions/free/solution/latest' \
  --header 'Cookie: Solution_id=<id>; Solution_uuid=<uuid>'
```

Replace `<id>` and `<uuid>` with the `Solution_id` and `Solution_uuid` values captured
from the "Execute Solution" response headers. This endpoint lives on a different
domain than "Execute Solution", so the cookies must be passed explicitly via the
`Cookie` header — they won't be forwarded automatically across domains by a reused
cookie jar.

**Response example:**

```json
{
    "id": 101362,
    "name": "Free - Compress PDF",
    "status": "done",
    "steps": [
        { "name": "Compress PDF", "status": "done" },
        { "name": "Compress PDF", "status": "done" }
    ],
    "output": {
        "result": "",
        "data": null,
        "files": [
            { "name": "compressed.pdf", "path": "https://storage.googleapis.com/..." }
        ]
    }
}
```

**Polling behavior:**
- Poll every 3 seconds
- Timeout after 60 seconds (20 attempts) — if still `pending`, tell the user the
  job is taking longer than expected and offer to keep waiting or retry
- On `done`: download the file(s) from `output.files[].path` (a signed, time-limited
  URL) — or check `output.result`/`output.data` if `files` is empty
- On `failed`: surface the `error` field (if present) to the user in plain language;
  do not retry automatically more than once

## Error Handling

| Scenario | Response |
|---|---|
| Missing required parameter(s) | Ask the user for the missing field(s): `file`, `imageQuality`, `dpi` |
| Invalid or unreadable file | Tell the user which file couldn't be processed and ask them to check the format or re-upload |
| API returns `failed` status | Report the failure reason if available; offer to retry |
| `403 Forbidden` on Get Result | The `Solution_id`/`Solution_uuid` values are missing, incorrect, or expired — re-run "Execute Solution" and retry with the fresh values |