2026-05-19 · 1 min read
Compress PDFs for email attachments
Balance size limits with readable text—test one page before compressing the whole deck.
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Key takeaways
- Start with medium quality; only go aggressive when recipients confirm readability.
- Compress after merge/split so you optimize the final artifact once.
Email size limits
Many gateways reject messages above 10–25 MB; compress after removing unused pages.
Combine merge → compress when sending multi-part reports.
FAQ
Will fonts look blurry?
Aggressive compression can affect embedded images more than text—spot-check charts.
Password-protected PDFs?
Encrypted inputs may fail; decrypt locally first if you own the file.