Target size: 25 MB

Compress PDF for Gmail attachment

Gmail caps attachments at 25 MB. Larger files trigger the "file too large" error and convert to a Drive link — which often confuses recipients. Compress your PDF below 25 MB here so the email simply sends.

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Compression level (we recommend low for ~25 MB)
Low
Best quality, modest cut
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Best balance
Extreme
Smallest size
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For Gmail's 25 MB attachment ceiling

  • Sending contracts and proposals
  • Resume and portfolio attachments
  • Project deliverables to clients
  • Avoiding "file too large" bounces
  • Keeps the file as an attachment, not a Drive link

Frequently asked questions

What's Gmail's actual attachment limit?
Gmail limits attachments to 25 MB. Files over this convert to a Google Drive link automatically.
My PDF is 50 MB — can it become smaller than 25 MB?
Almost certainly. Most PDFs with images compress to 30-50% of their original size.
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Average 70% smaller
Most PDFs come out 60–85% smaller without quality loss.
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