Best practices
- Clean source files first by removing irrelevant pages and duplicates.
- Use balanced defaults first, then increase processing strength only when required.
- Validate output readability on both desktop and mobile before sharing.
Compress For Email
Compress a PDF to a target size for email (e.g., 10MB). Get the smallest practical output with clear controls and auto-delete.
When and how to use Compress For Email
Compress For Email is designed for users who need compress pdf for email workflows with predictable output and minimal setup friction. This page covers practical execution for page organization and document quality control, so you can complete the task quickly and still keep quality under control.
For stronger results, treat this as an operational workflow instead of a one-click action: upload clean input, verify settings, process once, and validate output before sharing. Common adjacent searches include reduce pdf size for email, pdf under 10mb, pdf under 5mb, email attachment pdf, target pdf size, which means users often care about both speed and final document quality.
FoxyPDF keeps this process simple with transparent controls, mobile-friendly execution, and privacy defaults such as auto-delete after job completion. If your file is complex or high-stakes, use the related how-to and scenario pages below to troubleshoot edge cases before production use.
Common issues
- Over-compression can reduce image or small-text clarity.
- Range syntax errors can skip required pages.
- Large scans can remain heavy until OCR and cleanup are combined.
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Privacy
- Auto-delete timer after each job
- Manual Delete now control on status page
- No file retention after expiration
Current access
- Unlimited file, page, and range usage
- No plan-based gating
- All current features enabled
Platform status
- Future paid settings are preserved in code
- Paid-access flows are currently disabled
- Single public experience for every user
How it works
- 1. Upload your source file(s) for Compress For Email.
- 2. Adjust settings based on your output goal.
- 3. Start processing and track live progress.
- 4. Download the result and delete files immediately if needed.
Need more detail? Read the full guide.
FAQ
How do I compress a PDF to under 10MB for email?
Use the target-size control, set 10 MB, and run compression. The tool tunes output to get as close as possible to your limit.
How do I compress a PDF to under 5MB?
Upload your file, adjust settings for compress pdf for email, then process and download the result.
What's a safe email attachment size limit?
Yes. Files are processed only for this job and are auto-deleted by default after processing.
Will compression change image quality?
Compress For Email follows a simple flow: upload, configure options, process, and download your output.