Compress PDF for Gmail
Gmail caps email attachments at 25MB. If your PDF is over the limit, compress it here before hitting send.
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Drop your PDF here
or click to upload ā PDF only
Target size (optional)
targeting 25 MB
š” Good to know
- āGmail's attachment limit is 25MB per email for personal accounts.Google Help ā
- āFor Google Workspace (work/school) accounts, the limit is set by the administrator and may differ.Google Help ā
- āIf your attachment exceeds 25MB, Gmail automatically uploads it to Google Drive and inserts a link.Google Help ā
- āGmail blocks executable file types (.exe, .js, .bat) even inside ZIP archives for security reasons.Google Help ā
- āAttachments count toward your Google storage quota shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos.Google Help ā
ā Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gmail's attachment size limit?+
25MB per email for personal Gmail accounts. Google Workspace limits are set by the admin.
What happens when a Gmail attachment is over 25MB?+
Gmail automatically removes the file and adds a Google Drive download link in the email body.
Can I send a 30MB PDF via Gmail?+
Not as a direct attachment. You would need to upload it to Google Drive and share the link, or compress it below 25MB first.
Does compressing to 24MB guarantee Gmail delivery?+
Yes for the attachment itself. The total email size (including message body and other attachments) must stay under 25MB.