PDF File Size
How to Compress a PDF for Email
A smaller PDF is easier to attach, send and download, especially on slower connections.
Check the file size first
Look at the PDF size before attaching it. If it is close to your provider’s attachment limit, compressing before composing the message can save time.
Why scanned PDFs are often large
A scan may contain a full-page image for every sheet. High-resolution scans and color photographs can make the PDF significantly larger than a text-based document.
Compress the PDF
Upload the document to Compress PDF and download the optimized copy. Compare the new size and open the result to make sure the pages remain usable.
If the PDF is still too large
Consider splitting the document into logical sections. For future scans, choose an appropriate scan resolution and use grayscale when color is not necessary.
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