How do I Reduce The Size of a PDF so I can Email it??

Nappy

Hi Guys,

I need to reduce my PDF from 600KB to 400KB. Does anyone know how I can do this? It was just an 18 page word document with one picture that doesnt account for much. I converted it to pdf but it's too large. I upgraded to adobe reader X. I have read you can use adobe reader X pro to reduce files. Is this free? I'd appreciate any help on the matter.

Kind regards

Nappy

Torqay

Nappy wrote: »

I need to reduce my PDF from 600KB to 400KB. Does anyone know how I can do this? It was just an 18 page word document with one picture that doesnt account for much. I converted it to pdf but it's too large.

600kb too large to email? Are you on dial-up?

Compress it. If it's just a converted Word doc, Windows' built-in zipper should be OK (right click the PDF > Send to... > Compressed (zipped) Folder).

Nappy wrote: »

I have read you can use adobe reader X pro to reduce files. Is this free?

There is no Adobe Reader X Pro. Adobe Acrobat X Pro allows you to reduce the file size of a PDF, but it certainly ain't free ($449).

GarIT

The 90's called and they want their email address back.

Try 7zip if the Windows one doesn't work.

mordeith

Upload it to Google Drive and share the link

Nappy

Thanks for all the help,

I compressed it to zip but only minimized in by 50KB.

I downloaded 7-zip but its not very user friendly for non programmers/computer newbies.

I want to attach the document as it looks more professional. It is an automated email that goes out to a mailing list. I think that is the reason its so small. Is there any other solution?

Thanks again

Nappy

GarIT

Not really, 7zip is the most user friendly you will get I think, use use the default settings and set the compression to maximum, the problem is people would then need 7zip to open it.

You could try YouSendIt

Torqay

Nappy wrote: »

I downloaded 7-zip but its not very user friendly for non programmers/computer newbies.

Configure The 7-Zip Windows Explorer Context Menu

However, sending a 7-Zip archive will require the recipient(s) to install 7-Zip (or any compatible compression/unpack software), not exactly "professional". ZIP is a rather universal format, which can be extracted in Windows, Mac OS X and Linux out-of-the-box.

Nappy wrote: »

I want to attach the document as it looks more professional.

Per se there's nothing "unprofessional" about a 600kb attachment.

You can run the PDF through a PDF printer, that sometimes makes it smaller.

ressem

In most modern versions of MS word, go into the File \ "Save As" Dialog.
To the left of the Save button, there is a 'Tools' Menu.

There's a 'compress pictures' option which allows you to reduce the dpi of any embedded pictures in the saved file.
Choose an appropriate value and save. Then convert to PDF.

ftlnn

If you use a pdf printer, you should be able to reduce the resolution of the document to produce a smaller file size.