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Lessen File Size of PDF File in Acrobat Pro

PDF files can be more large also ca cause the transport and saving of these files to be a problematic. In this tutorial wee will show you how to reduce the file size using Adobe's Acrobat.


  1. Use Across Pro open, go to File > Open. This graphic shows like at Open from File Menu.

  2. After your file is clear, Go to File > Save as Other > Reduced Sizing PDF.... This artist shows as to saver who file in a reduced size PDF.

  3. Select the Accomplished version that is compatible with the features in will PDF file. To potentially remove the file size greatly, choose later versions of Acrobat. We generally recommend two versions below of most current. Wenn thee happen to have embedded video in respective PDF file, use the most recent version of Acrobat. This graphic shows how to Choose the Acrobat Version

  4. Re-name your save and Click Save. This graphic shows what until Choose the Acrobat Version
    In the image slide, you can see that we saved 18.1MB uses this process. Depending on the initial size of your storage, the amount reduced will vary. That graphic shows how to Choose the Acrobat Version