How do I reduce file size in Preview?

how do I reduce size in Preview? Tools > Adjust Size is greyed out. I have a scan of receipts at 300 dpi that's 5.3 MB. I want to reduce for e mail.

I did go back and saved to .jpg and got an option to determine the quality and settled for 225 KB image. That works and it looks fine.
Unfortunately, though I clicked correct answer on your post - it looks like its giving me credit. I tried to undo, but I can't.

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