Linearized PDF
PDF linearization (also known as Fast Web View or PDF optimization) is a process of organizing a PDF file to make it easier to read in a browser. It enables the first page of a PDF file to be available for rapid display before the rest of the PDF file is completely downloaded.
In a linearized PDF, a specific "linear" data structure is created at the beginning of the document. The data contains references for the first page and for the rest of the objects in the document. As a result, when the document is opened on the web, the first page can be displayed immediately while the other pages are still downloading.
Linearization is especially useful when accessing large documents from a browser, mobile, desktop, or server application.
How to create a linearized PDF?
One easy way to optimize a PDF for the web is to use PDF2Go's free online tool. It helps remove unnecessary objects and compress PDF files that contain images. This is a simple process that takes only a few moments.
- Open PDF2Go and go to the Optimize PDF For Web converter.
- Upload the document and click "Start" to start optimizing the PDF.
- Your PDF is now ready for fast web viewing.
Read more about the PDF linearization process in this article: How To Optimize PDF.
