PDF for email
Compress a PDF small enough to email
Mail servers bounce big attachments, and nobody wants a download link for a two-page letter. Compress the PDF here and send it as a normal attachment that just opens.
Compress a PDF right here
Processed in our secure workspace — your file stays private.
Drag a PDF here, or choose one from your files
What you get
Under attachment limits
Shrink files to fit typical 20–25 MB mail limits with room to spare.
Stays a real PDF
The recipient gets a normal file that opens in any reader — no links, no sign-ups.
Nothing uploaded
Compression happens in our secure processing layer.
Merge first if needed
Combine several documents into one tidy attachment before compressing.
How to compress a PDF for email
- 1
Drop the attachment in
Add the PDF to the tool at the top of this page.
- 2
Compress it
Layers rebuilds the file smaller, right inside your workspace session.
- 3
Attach and send
Download the result and attach it to your email as usual.
Common questions
How small will it get?
It depends on the content — image-heavy files shrink the most. The tool shows the exact before and after sizes.
Can I also merge several files for one email?
Yes, use the merge tool first and then compress the combined PDF.
Is it free?
Yes, within the free daily allowance.