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Compress PDF for Outlook

Reduce PDF size for Outlook's 20MB attachment limit. Browser-based compression — no file upload needed. Fast and free.

No upload requiredWorks on any deviceFree, no signup

What problem does this solve?

Microsoft Outlook caps email attachments at 20MB (some corporate setups are even lower). This tool helps you compress your PDF to fit within Outlook's limit.

Who needs this?

  • Outlook users hitting the 20MB attachment cap
  • Corporate employees with strict email size policies
  • Anyone sending large PDFs through Microsoft 365

How to use this tool

  1. Upload your PDF

    Select the PDF that exceeds Outlook's 20MB limit.

  2. Compress

    Choose a compression preset and reduce the file size.

  3. Check the output size

    Verify the compressed file is under 20MB.

  4. Attach to Outlook

    Download and attach to your Outlook email.

Upload one PDF file

Drag and drop files here, or browse from your device.

Compression options

Use the full tool

This guide uses our Compress PDF tool. Visit the main tool page for all features and options.

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FAQ

My company limits attachments to 10MB. Can this help?

Yes. Use medium or high compression to get your PDF well below 10MB.

Does this work with Outlook Web?

Yes. The tool works in any browser, including when you use Outlook in a web browser.