Prepare a PDF for an email attachment
Compress a PDF, check that small text stays readable, and share a link when an attachment is still too large.
Send a readable document instead of repeatedly guessing at attachment sizes.
Compress a PDFFrom the first file to the finished document
1. Reduce the file size
Start with the compression tool and choose a setting appropriate for your document.
Open PDF compression →2. Check size and readability
Compare the downloaded size against the receiving service's limit. Zoom into small text, scans and diagrams.
Read the email checklist →3. Send the useful pages
Split out only the pages your recipient needs, or use the result's share action when an attachment is too large.
Select PDF pages →
Before you send
- Compression does not guarantee a particular megabyte target.
- Scans and photographs usually offer more reduction than text-only PDFs.
- Review a shared link's expiry before sending it.
How to make a PDF small enough to email →
Choose a compression setting, test the downloaded size and use page selection or a shared link when compression is not enough.