Files and documents
PDF file is too large
A simple compression and export checklist for oversized PDF files.
1. Problem detected
- A PDF is too large to upload, email, or process reliably.
2. Most likely causes
- Images are exported at unnecessary resolution.
- The file contains hidden edit data.
- Fonts or duplicate assets are embedded.
3. Quick fix
- Compress a copy of the PDF.
- Export images at screen or print-appropriate quality.
- Remove unused pages and embedded media.
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