How to Compress a PDF for Email

Reduce PDF size for email attachments while keeping the document readable.

Why PDFs get too large

Scans, photos, high-resolution graphics, and long documents can quickly exceed email attachment limits. Compression creates a smaller distribution copy.

Email-friendly steps

  1. Remove unneeded pages

    Split or revise the PDF first if the recipient does not need everything.

  2. Compress the PDF

    Upload it to PDFeed's PDF compressor.

  3. Check readability

    Review small text, signatures, and images before attaching it.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I merge before compressing?

Usually yes. Merge first, then compress the final copy.

Can compression blur scans?

It can if the scan is image-heavy, so review the result.

Are files deleted?

Yes. Temporary files are deleted after one hour.