Compress PDF for Email
A scanned contract or an exported deck carries its weight in page images, and it is that file a 25 MB mailbox will reject without explanation. This page brings a PDF down to attachable size in the browser — text, links and structure intact, only the heavy assets coming down — and prints the figure so the send is planned around a number, not a hope.
Current limit: up to 50 files · 1024 MB per file. Options vary by format.
Processing method varies by format. Check this page's privacy details before uploading sensitive files.
Frequently Asked Questions About Documents Compression
Will compressing the PDF lose the text?
No — text is already compact. The weight sits in images and embedded fonts, and those are what a compression pass reduces.
My scanned pages went soft — is that the compression?
Scans are already images, so aggressive settings do bite on them. Step the compression down until the page reads cleanly at normal zoom.
Will my original file be changed?
The result is downloaded as a separate file. Keep your original until you have checked the Attachable PDF.
What should I check before using the result?
Open the Attachable PDF in the application that consumes it and spot-check the parts that matter to you; the original file stays untouched if you need to re-run with different options.
Will the compressed PDF stay searchable?
Usually, text-based PDFs can retain text, but the result depends on the compression path and source document. Check search, links, forms, and page appearance before sending it.
Can I compress a PDF for an email attachment?
Yes. Upload the PDF, choose a suitable compression level, compare the output size, and download the smaller PDF before attaching it.
Compress PDF for Email
Reduce a PDF in your browser before attaching it to email or submitting it to an upload form.
How to Use
- Choose one or more PDF files, or drag them into the upload area.
- Select the compression preset and adjust quality if the page offers that option.
- Start compression and wait for the browser to finish processing each file.
- Compare the original and compressed sizes, then download the result.
Best Use Cases
- Email attachments with a provider or recipient size limit.
- School, work, government, or client upload forms that reject large PDFs.
- Sharing scanned documents when a smaller download is more practical.
Output Format
The result remains a PDF file. Text-heavy documents may shrink less than scanned PDFs or PDFs containing large images. Keep the original if you need the smallest possible quality loss.
Privacy
PDF files are processed in the browser by the loaded tool scripts. The page does not need to upload the document to a compression API. Do not process files you are not authorized to handle.