How to Compress a PDF for Email Attachment
Most email providers limit attachments to 10–25MB. If your PDF is over the limit, FileCraft can reduce it in seconds — entirely in your browser.
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Step by Step
Check email attachment limits
Gmail: 25MB. Outlook: 20MB. Yahoo: 25MB. If your PDF is larger, use FileCraft to compress it.
Open the PDF Compressor
Go to filecraft.tools/compress-pdf. No signup, no account needed.
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF or click to select it. Processing happens in your browser.
Choose quality level
For email, use "Medium" quality. This typically reduces PDFs by 40–70% with acceptable quality.
Download and attach
Download the compressed PDF and attach it to your email. Done.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the attachment limit for Gmail?
Gmail allows attachments up to 25MB. For larger files, use Google Drive and share a link instead.
How much will compression reduce my PDF?
Typical reduction is 40–70% for scanned PDFs and 20–40% for text PDFs. Quality depends on the content.