PDF problem
Compressed PDF isn't smaller
SymptomAfter compressing, the file is the same size or only slightly smaller.
Why it happens
- •The PDF is mostly text and vector graphics, which are already compact.
- •Images are already compressed efficiently, such as JBIG2 scans.
- •Large embedded fonts, which are kept to preserve your text.
How to fix it
Try Strong
If there are photos, the Strong level reduces them further.
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Open Compress PDFQuestions people ask
+Why not rasterise to make it smaller?
Rasterising text makes it blurry and unsearchable, and often larger.
+Do I get a bigger file back?
Never. If compression can't help, you get the original.
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