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How to Compress PDF for Email - Beat the 25MB Gmail Limit

PDF too large for email? Learn how to reduce PDF size to fit Gmail, Outlook, and other email services.

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Email PDF Size Limits Explained

Every email service has attachment size limits. If your PDF is too large, you won't be able to send it:

| Email Service | Attachment Limit |

|--------------|------------------|

| Gmail | 25 MB |

| Outlook | 20 MB |

| Yahoo Mail | 25 MB |

| iCloud Mail | 20 MB |

| ProtonMail | 25 MB |

The Solution: PDF Compression

Convertify's PDF Compressor can reduce your PDF size by up to 90%, making it easy to email any document.

Step-by-Step: Compress PDF for Email

1. Check Your Current File Size

Right-click your PDF > Properties (Windows) or Get Info (Mac)

2. Open Convertify Compressor

Go to convertify.work/compress-pdf

3. Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop or click to select your file

4. Choose Compression Level

  • **For Gmail (25MB limit)**: Medium compression usually works
  • **For job applications (2MB limit)**: Use High compression
  • **For web forms (500KB limit)**: Use Maximum compression
  • 5. Download and Email

    Your compressed PDF is ready to attach!

    Real Compression Examples

    | Original | Compressed | Good For |

    |---------|-----------|----------|

    | 50 MB | 4 MB | Gmail |

    | 10 MB | 1.2 MB | Job sites |

    | 5 MB | 450 KB | Government forms |

    Alternative Solutions

    If compression still isn't enough:

    Cloud Sharing Links

  • Upload to Google Drive
  • Right-click > Get shareable link
  • Email the link instead
  • Split Large Documents

    Use our Split PDF tool to break documents into smaller parts.

    Pro Tips

  • **Compress before emailing** - Make it a habit
  • **Check requirements** - Some applications require uncompressed files
  • **Keep original** - Always save uncompressed backup
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Will my email recipient notice the compression?

    For most documents, no. Text stays sharp, images may be slightly smaller.

    Q: What if my PDF is still too large after compression?

    Try our Split PDF tool to send in parts, or use cloud sharing links.

    Compress Your PDF Now

    Don't let file size limits stop you. Compress your PDF for free and send it anywhere!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the Gmail attachment size limit?

    Gmail allows attachments up to 25MB per email.

    How much can compression reduce file size?

    Typically 70-90%, depending on the content type.

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