Decompress PDF
Some PDFs store their content compressed, which makes them harder for other software to edit. Decompressing rewrites the file with uncompressed streams so downstream tools can read it more easily.
Common questions
Will the file get smaller?
No. Decompressing usually makes the file larger; it is meant to improve editability, not size.
When should I use it?
When another tool cannot read a PDF that is otherwise fine.
Is content changed?
No. Only how the data is stored changes.