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When you choose to "Save As" a PDF,the file size is quite small. When you choose to "Publish" as a PDF, the file size is frequently triple the size of the original doc/xls/ppt file. What's the difference?
We have found in Office 2007 that Saving As PDF generates the same large size files as Publishing in Acrobat does. Do you know why the file is so large? Thank for your help.
Hi Alexa,
Your pdf file size is larger because it has to include all of the linked files within it, vs. the Office application linking to them.
As for the Save As pdf and the Publish as pdf being different sizes, it sounds like each one is using different settings.
Change the compression settings until you achieve the desired results.
Each method will save the settings that were used the last time a pdf was created. You may need to change these settings for each job depending on your individual needs.
Thanks,
Ken Black
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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.
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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.
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