How to Make a PDF Small Enough for Email
Emails often reject files over 20–25 MB. If you’ve ever seen “Attachment too large,” you know the pain. Here’s how to make your PDF email-friendly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Open the Compress PDF tool.
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Upload your oversized file.
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Choose Recommended compression.
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Download the smaller version.
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Attach it to your email and hit send.
Pro Tips
- If still too large, use Split PDF to divide into smaller parts.
- For images, grayscale mode reduces size dramatically.
- Merge first with Merge PDF, then compress once for best results.
FAQ
Q: How big can attachments be?
A: Gmail and Outlook cap at 25 MB; Yahoo is about 20 MB.
Q: What if compression isn’t enough?
A: Split into smaller parts or upload to cloud storage.