How to Reduce PDF File Size: Tips and Tricks for Smaller Documents

KOMPAS.com – PDF format document file sizes that are too large can make it difficult to save and send.

Therefore, changing the PDF file size to be smaller than the original size is important.

The size of the PDF file can be seen by right clicking on the file then selecting “Properties”, then in the “Size” section the PDF size will be listed.

Reducing the size of a PDF file can be done in several ways, both online and offline.

So, how do you reduce the size of a PDF file?

Here are several ways to reduce the size of a PDF file:

1. Avoid scan or scan results

If you have several documents that you want to make into PDFs, it’s best to use files that are still in electronic form rather than having to scan paper documents.

Only scan if the electronic file of the document is not available.

Because scanned files usually have a larger size compared to files converted electronically.

Some people may still think that to create a PDF file you have to print the document on paper and then scan it first.

In fact, to get PDF files from other formats such as .doc, PDF documents can be created directly in Microsoft Word.

2. Shrink PDF files with Adobe Acrobat

If the PDF file is still large, you can change the size of the PDF file by re-saving the file to a smaller size.

Here’s how to reduce the size of a PDF with Adobe Acrobat, quoted from Infotrack:

Open the PDF file using Adobe Acrobat Select “File” Click “Reduce File Size” You will be asked to select a location where the compressed document will be saved Double click on the folder

This method is quite easy to do, but please note that if there are image files in the document, this method can also reduce the quality of the saved image.

Also read: How to reduce the size of photos and PDF files for the 2023 CPNS and PPPK list

3. How to save a Word document to PDF in a small size

Word documents that will be saved as PDF files can be adjusted to a smaller size.

Here’s how to save a Word document to make it a smaller PDF:

Open the document that will be converted to PDF Click “File” then select “Save As” In the “Save as Type” section select “PDF” Next in the “Optimize for” section select “Minimum size (publishing online)” Change the file name to suit wishes Click “Save”

4. Reduce the size of the PDF file using Adobe Acrobat online

To reduce the size of a PDF using Adobe Acrobat online, as quoted from the official page, the method is:

Also read: How to Combine Several PDF Files into One Downloadable Document

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2023-10-08 03:30:00
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