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How to Compress a PDF for Email Attachment — Under 10 MB

Email providers impose attachment size limits — Gmail allows 25 MB, Outlook 20 MB, Yahoo 25 MB. Compressing your PDF before sending avoids bounce-backs and ensures delivery.

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Check Your Email Provider's Limit

Gmail: 25 MB total per email. Outlook.com: 20 MB. Yahoo Mail: 25 MB. Corporate email servers: often 10 MB or less. If your PDF exceeds the limit, compress it first.

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Compress at pdfeditor.onl/compress-pdf

Upload the PDF. Select Good for balanced quality, Strong for maximum size reduction. Most PDFs compress to under 5 MB on Good settings — well within all email limits.

Tip: For PDFs still over 10 MB after Strong compression, consider sharing via Google Drive or Dropbox and sending a link instead of an attachment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best compression level for email attachments?

Good compression works for most cases. It reduces size by 40–60% while maintaining clear readability for the recipient.

Is this free?

Yes — completely free at pdfeditor.onl/compress-pdf.

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