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How to reduce PDF file size
PDFs are a popular file format across various different devices and platforms. However, in many cases, larger PDFs can pose a challenge when it comes to sending or uploading them. Fortunately, Adobe offers a free way to reduce the size of a PDF file without compromising its original quality. Let’s go over how to reduce PDF file size on Windows and Mac.
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To reduce PDF file size, go to the Compress PDF size Adobe Acrobat website. Click Select a file and upload your PDF. Select a compression level and click Compress > Download.
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How to compress PDF files on a Windows PC
In your browser, go to the Compress PDF size Adobe Acrobat website. Click Select a file and use File Explorer to upload the PDF you wish to make smaller.
Select a compression level (High, Medium, or Low) and click Compress.
When finished, click Download to save a copy of the compressed PDF.
How to compress PDF files on a Mac
PDF size reduction can be carried out on Apple computers with Mac Preview. Under these circumstances, you don’t need to visit the official Adobe website.
- Launch the Mac Preview and use it to open the PDF file you wish to compress.
- Click File in the top-left corner and select Export from the subsequent drop-down menu.
- In the Export dialog box, click the Quartz Filter menu and select Reduce File Size from the available options.