WhatsApp PDF Size Limit Explained
WhatsApp allows you to send documents up to 16MB in size. If your PDF is larger, you'll see an error message and won't be able to send it.
But don't worry - with PDF compression, you can easily reduce your file size and share it on WhatsApp.
Why PDFs Are Often Too Large for WhatsApp
PDFs become large due to:
The Quick Solution: PDF Compression
Convertify's PDF Compressor can reduce your PDF by up to 90%, easily fitting within WhatsApp's 16MB limit.
Step-by-Step: Compress PDF for WhatsApp
#### Step 1: Check Your Current File Size
On your phone:
#### Step 2: Open Convertify
Go to convertify.work/compress-pdf in your phone's browser (Safari or Chrome).
#### Step 3: Upload Your PDF
Tap "Select File" and choose your PDF from Files or Downloads.
#### Step 4: Choose Compression Level
#### Step 5: Download and Share
Download the compressed PDF, then share directly to WhatsApp!
Real Compression Examples
| Original Size | After Compression | WhatsApp Compatible? |
|--------------|-------------------|---------------------|
| 50 MB | 5 MB | ✅ Yes |
| 25 MB | 3 MB | ✅ Yes |
| 10 MB | 1.2 MB | ✅ Yes |
| 5 MB | 600 KB | ✅ Yes |
Compression on Android vs iPhone
On Android:
On iPhone:
Alternative: Split Large PDFs
If your PDF is very large (say 100MB+), consider:
Pro Tips for WhatsApp PDF Sharing
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Other Messaging Apps Limits
| App | Document Size Limit |
|-----|-------------------|
| WhatsApp | 16 MB |
| Telegram | 2000 MB |
| Signal | 100 MB |
| iMessage | 100 MB |
| Facebook Messenger | 25 MB |
Tip: For Telegram users, you rarely need to compress. But for WhatsApp and Messenger, compression is essential!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will compression reduce PDF quality?
For text documents, no visible quality loss. For image-heavy PDFs, slight reduction at high compression.
Q: Can I compress on my phone?
Yes! Convertify works perfectly on iPhone and Android browsers.
Q: What if compression isn't enough?
Try splitting the PDF into smaller parts using our Split PDF tool.
Q: Does WhatsApp compress PDFs automatically?
No. WhatsApp sends documents at original size, which is why you need to compress first.
Compress Your PDF Now
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