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How to Send a Large PDF by Email — Compress or Share Options

Email attachment limits (Gmail 25 MB, Outlook 20 MB) prevent sending large PDFs directly. Here are the best free solutions.

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Option 1 — Compress the PDF

Go to pdfeditor.onl/compress-pdf. Use Strong compression. Most PDFs can be compressed to well within email limits. Download and attach the compressed version.

Tip: Strong compression reduces image resolution and stream sizes. For document PDFs without many images, even Strong compression maintains excellent readability.

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Option 2 — Share via Google Drive

Upload the large PDF to Google Drive. Right-click → Share → Anyone with the link → Copy link. Paste the link in your email body instead of attaching the file. The recipient downloads it from Drive.

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Option 3 — Split the PDF

If the PDF must be attached (not shared via link), split it into smaller parts at pdfeditor.onl/organize-pdf. Send multiple emails with one part each.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best option for sending a large legal PDF?

Option 2 (Google Drive link) is best for legal documents — it ensures the recipient receives the exact file without any compression quality trade-off.

Is this free?

Yes — compression and splitting at pdfeditor.onl are completely free.

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