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If you’ve ever tried to email a large file, you know how frustrating it can be. Many email servers flatly refuse to accept email attachments of a certain size. To help save time and hassle, try compressing your PDF before sending it. It will also free up space on your hard drive for all your other important documents, pictures, and programs. But isn’t it complicated to compress an email? Fortunately, it is much easier than you think. Here are some easy options to help you get started.

An easy way to compress a PDF file is by making a .ZIP file. A .ZIP file compresses data into a folder that is easy to share, email, and store. Here’s how to do it:

1. Place all the PDF documents you want to compress (or just one) in a new folder.
2. Right-click on that folder.
3. Select the “Send To” option, and then click “Compressed (zipped) Folder”.
4. A new .ZIP file will be created containing your document(s).

You can then attach the .ZIP file to your email and send it to others. On the receiving end, your contact will receive the .ZIP file. They will need to download that file and then click “Extract.” This will restore the file to its original size and allow you to open and view the files in it normally.

Disadvantages of compressing a PDF using a .ZIP file

• First, your recipient may not be able to extract all the files from the .ZIP file correctly.
• Sometimes .ZIP files become corrupted, which can affect the entire .ZIP file, multiple documents within the folder, or just one file.
• Also, a .ZIP file is not a permanent compression solution. Once your recipient receives the document via email, they’ll need to download the .ZIP file and then extract the information.
• It creates two separate folders on the computer, which takes up extra space and causes a bit of a hassle.

Other options for compressing a PDF

Adobe Acrobat Pro lets you easily optimize your PDF documents, right from within Adobe software. If you’re willing to spend more than $25 per month on a monthly subscription, here’s how:

1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
2. Click “Tools” and then “Optimize PDF”.
3. Choose “Reduce File Size” on the toolbar.
4. Save a copy of the PDF.

Using Adobe Acrobat is quick and easy, but it’s also extremely expensive, especially if you have more than one user who needs to compress documents.

How to compress a PDF for free with our free PDF converter

Using our free PDF Converter to compress a PDF couldn’t be simpler. Plus, it’s completely free.

Here’s how to use this powerful and impressive tool:

1. Select the PDF file you’d like to compress using the easy-to-use selection tool.
2. Upload your file to the PDF converter.
3. Select the options and wait a few moments for the file to compress.
4. Download and save your new zipped PDF to your computer.

You can easily email this new file or save it to your computer’s hard drive to save space. You don’t need to deal with the hassle of a .ZIP file, nor will you have to pay $25 to use the tool. Additionally, any documents you upload will be removed from our servers to ensure your information remains secure.

Benefits of using our free PDF converter

Our free PDF converter allows you to compress your PDF files for free. Not only does it have a clear and intuitive interface, but it is also incredibly fast. Even better, you’ll never sacrifice the quality of your PDF files. Sometimes the more a document’s file size is reduced, the lower the quality. After a few compressions, your file may be basically unreadable. PDF Converter features compression algorithms that compress your file by the optimal amount while maintaining the highest possible quality. Don’t worry if you need to send a file that is too large for your email server. Simply compress your PDFs with our free and easy-to-use PDF compression tool, all without sacrificing the quality of your PDFs or dealing with stubborn .ZIP files.

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