How to Compress PDF for Email Attachments
Compress PDFThe Problem
Email providers like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo have strict attachment size limits — typically 25MB. If your PDF is too large, you can't send it. Re-scanning at lower quality wastes time and degrades readability.
The Solution
SprinkleTools' Compress PDF tool reduces file size by up to 80% while preserving text clarity and image quality. Upload your PDF, choose a compression level, and download a smaller file ready to attach to any email — all in seconds.
How to Do It
Go to the Compress PDF tool
Upload your PDF file (drag & drop or click to browse)
Choose your compression level: light, medium, or strong
Click Compress and wait a few seconds
Download your compressed PDF and attach it to your email
Frequently Asked Questions
How much smaller will my PDF be?
Most PDFs shrink 20–80% depending on content. Image-heavy files compress the most.
Will the text still be readable?
Yes. Our compression preserves text and vector graphics. Only images may see a slight quality reduction at maximum compression.
What's the maximum file size I can upload?
Free users can upload files up to 10MB. Pro users get 100MB limits.