How to · ThriftyPDF
Compress a PDF for Gmail
Gmail caps attachments around 25 MB. If your PDF is a stack of scans, compress it in your browser with Fit to size, then attach the smaller file—or use Drive when it must stay huge.
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Steps
- Open Compress and unlock with a trial or $1.49 day pass if prompted.
- Drop the PDF (it stays on your device).
- Choose Fit to size and set a target under 25 MB (try 15–20 MB for headroom).
- Download, confirm it opens, then attach in Gmail.
FAQ
Will text stay selectable?
Fit-to-size re-renders pages as images, so text usually will not stay selectable. Keep the original if you need a text PDF.
Still too big?
Split into parts or upload to Google Drive and share a link instead of attaching.
What does it cost?
All six tools need an active plan: a 7-day trial (card required), then $2.99/mo or $19/yr until you cancel, or a one-time $1.49 24-hour pass.