How do I shrink a PDF to fit an email?

Upload it to the compress tool, pick a level, and download. The file drops under Gmail/Outlook limits (≈20–25 MB); for even smaller, choose a higher level.

Why won't WhatsApp send my PDF?

Usually because the file is too large. Compress the PDF to reduce its size and WhatsApp will send it as a document with no problem.

Does the text stay selectable after compressing?

Yes. The text layer is preserved, so you can still select, search and copy text in the compressed PDF.

Is compressing a PDF free?

Yes. Upload your PDF, compress it, and download the optimized file — no account needed.

Can I compress a scanned PDF?

Yes. Image-heavy scanned PDFs usually see the biggest size reduction from compression.

How to Shrink a PDF to Email or Send on WhatsApp

Getting a "file too large" error? The easiest way to get a PDF under email and WhatsApp limits — step by step.

You want to email a PDF but it says "file too large", or WhatsApp won't accept the document. The fix isn't splitting it — it's compressing: reduce the size while keeping the content.

Why so big? And typical limits

Scanned documents and image-heavy PDFs take the most space.
Gmail attachment: ~25 MB · Outlook: ~20 MB · WhatsApp document: ~100 MB, but very large files stall in practice.
Portals and application systems often cap at 2–10 MB.

Shrink a PDF — step by step

Upload the PDF: Drag and drop your file into the compress tool.
Pick a compression level: At a balanced level there's no noticeable quality loss; a higher level reduces size further.
Download and send: Download the optimized file — now under the email/WhatsApp limit.

Compress PDF — Upload your file, compress it, and download it ready to send — free.

Does compressing hurt quality?

At a balanced level, no — text stays selectable and crisp, and images stay readable. The text layer is preserved, so you can still search and copy in the compressed PDF. The biggest savings usually come from scanned, image-heavy PDFs.

Still too big? Remove unneeded pages with "Split/Delete", or send only the pages you need. If you're sending several documents as one file, compress first, then combine with "Merge PDF".