Compress Google Docs PDF file size
Large PDFs clog email attachments, slow down uploads, and eat through storage quotas. Docs to PDF includes compression options that shrink file size without visibly degrading quality.
Image compression
Images are often the biggest contributor to PDF file size. The extension downsamples high-resolution photos to a print-friendly DPI and compresses them using optimized algorithms. A 15 MB document can drop below 3 MB in many cases.
Font subsetting
Instead of embedding entire font files, only the characters actually used in the document are included. This is particularly effective for documents that use decorative or non-Latin fonts with large character sets.
Quality presets
Choose between high quality for print, balanced for general sharing, and maximum compression for email attachments. Each preset adjusts image resolution and compression aggressiveness to match the intended use.
Email attachment limits
Most email providers cap attachments at 25 MB. Compressed PDFs stay well under that limit, which means fewer bounced messages and no need to switch to file-sharing links for routine documents.
Storage savings at scale
If your team exports hundreds of PDFs per month, compression adds up. Reducing average file size by 60-80% translates directly into lower cloud storage costs and faster syncing across devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What about image compression?
Images are often the biggest contributor to PDF file size. The extension downsamples high-resolution photos to a print-friendly DPI and compresses them using optimized algorithms. A 15 MB document can drop below 3 MB in many cases.
What about font subsetting?
Instead of embedding entire font files, only the characters actually used in the document are included. This is particularly effective for documents that use decorative or non-Latin fonts with large character sets.
What about quality presets?
Choose between high quality for print, balanced for general sharing, and maximum compression for email attachments. Each preset adjusts image resolution and compression aggressiveness to match the intended use.
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