Compress PDF for Notion — Stay Within Upload Limits
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Notion free plan limits file uploads to 5MB. Compress your PDFs to fit within this limit and embed documents in your Notion workspace without upgrading to a paid plan.
Pro Tip: Notion free tier: 5MB per file. Plus plan: unlimited. Compress to under 5MB to avoid hitting the free plan limit.
How It Works
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Upload PDF
Select the document for Notion.
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Compress to under 5MB
Balanced mode usually works.
3
Download
Save compressed version.
4
Upload to Notion
Embed in your workspace.
Who Uses This
Study Notes
Embed compressed lecture PDFs in Notion.
Project Docs
Keep project documentation within upload limits.
Reference Materials
Attach reference PDFs to Notion databases.
Team Wiki
Share compressed documents in team workspaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Notion's file size limit?+
Free plan: 5MB per file. Plus/Business: unlimited.
Can I embed the compressed PDF in Notion?+
Yes. Upload and it will embed as a preview-able document.
Will the PDF still be searchable in Notion?+
Notion's search doesn't index PDF content, but the file remains accessible.
Is there a better way to add PDFs to Notion?+
For small text documents, copy-paste content directly. For complex layouts, compress and upload the PDF.
Can I compress images for Notion too?+
Yes. Use our Compress Image tool for image files.
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