How to reduce pdf?

PDF is a file format that allows you to translate information into a graphic format, pursuing several goals:

• protection of information from copying;
• decrease the size of the source file;
• optimization of documents for electronic exchange;
• Save all the formatting styles when printing.

Thus, the files stored in thisformat, have a number of advantages, which makes them very convenient to use. However, despite the small size of the documents, there are several more options for how to reduce the weight of the pdf file.

Software methods for reducing PDF

For software editing of files in a formatPDF download Adobe Acrobat Pro. You can also use additional programs by reading the instructions for using them in the How to edit a PDF document.

To reduce the PDF document, use the following settings:

1. File - save as another - a smaller size PDF file;
2. File - save as another - optimized PDF file.

You should be aware that as a result of such actions, the graphic elements in the document may deteriorate in quality.

Third-party methods for reducing PDF documents

To reduce the size of the PDF file, you can also use one of the following methods:

• use of converters;
• use of online tools;
• use of archivers;
• reformat the file into MW program formats and vice versa.

There are several popular converters, for example: PrimoPDF or CutePDF - the application of these programs will not only create, but also reduce the size of the pdf file.

You can also use the popular online service: SmallPDF - just drag and drop the file from the desktop into the specified area and wait for its processing on the site.

The file can also be compressed by popular archivers: WinRar or WinZip. These programs also compress the size of PDF documents well.

A rather cunning way is associated with the programMicrosoft Word. To reduce the PDF file, save it in .doc or .docx format, and then convert it again to .pdf format. This method will also reduce the volume of the document.