How to Reduce PDF File Size in Illustrator
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- If you are currently facing the frustrating realization that your PDF came out to be 100s of Megabytes, don't worry! In this video, I show you the easiest way to reduce PDF file size in Illustrator. This is an Illustrator-specific tutorial, so if you do not have that software, this will not work for you. However, I plan to make another video soon that does not use Illustrator.
When reducing PDF file size in Illustrator, it comes down to PDF export settings, but if you can use smaller images, to begin with, you will have a higher chance of the PDF coming out very small.
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Incredible man, thank you so much. Reduced some 1 GB architecture panels to 30 mb 😃 You made my uni hand-in possible
Very very helpful for me….I have made total 21 artboards in Illustrator and when I export in pdf the total file size was 855 mb and after watching this I apply the same in my Illustrator and then the pdf size was 155 mb only. Thanks buddy for helping in a intense situation.
I’m glad it helped!!
Just emailed my bosses a brochure for review! Couldn’t fit the attachment at first, you’re a lifesaver 🙏🏻
Thank you for this video!!! You literally helped me graduate because my final project was too large and canvas was not accepting it!! But because of your help it went down enough! Thank you again!!
That’s great to hear! I’m glad it helped :)
worked hard designing a resume and the file was too big. watched your video and got it just right, and the photo tip was on point. thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!
I have been struggling with this for YEARS! THANK YOU!!!!
Great vid, thank you! Saw in the comments that someone used "High Quality Print" setting and it worked too. So I did also (plus unticked preserve Illustrator editing) and didn't mess with any of the Compression settings (quality's were set at Maximum). Worked just as well, taking my 3 letter-size page AI file from 498 MB to a 5.3 MB PDF. Hyperlinks were all still in tact and functional too. I'm using AI 2022 on iMac. Hope this helps!
Awesome! How do you add hyperlinks in illustrator? I thought you could only do that in In Design?
@@Wallamoose oooo super easy! copy and paste the url onto your AI document. That alone will work as a hyperlink when you save it as a PDF and view it in Acrobat, Preview, etc. Another cool way to make an image or object a hyperlink, is to copy and paste the url, then send it to the back of your image or object. When you view it as a PDF, drag your pointer over the area where that text box of the url is (hiding behind your image/object), and bam! It's an active hyperlink too. So what I did to make the whole area of the image/object an active hyperlink, is to copy & paste it multiple times so it covers the whole area. Now when you drag your mouse over, the whole area is now clickable as that hyperlink! Hope that helps! Maybe you can make a vid about it!
Yes, that’s what I do too. Untick editing capabilities and keep the rest at best/high quality. That does the trick.
This was super helpful! 1.5GB down to 7MB and the best part of it was the print was so clear. Thank you!
How do you change the photos to smaller size within illustrator? I believe you said you could at the end of the video. Thank you. This video was very helpful.
You just freed up so much more energy and inspiration within me via these simple instructions explained! I just subscribed :) Thank you so much for providing this helpful info!!
Thank you very much, this is so helpful. I kept the quality to High or Max for Print Quality, it's still very good size.
I did my portfolio which had 21 artboards and was so tensed how to compress the 700mb! Everyone told me it would be hard to compress the pdf. ThankU so muchh😍 l compressed it into 50 mb!
This is brilliant. You've made my day! I've struggled with this for years so using uncheck Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities and setting to bicubic downsampling To 300 I've got a file size down to 2.5Mb from 108Mb (the smallest I could achieve). And with such a clear and simple explanation.
My file literally went down from 1.3GB to 4MB! THANK YOU!
Edit: I Actually ended up choosing High quality print cause i wanted it printed and it was only 12MB
That’s awesome!!
Did it reduce image quality / resolution of any images etc ..?
Be honest
@@joshymcdaniel9233 dont drop the resolution, just remove the editable option
Thanks a LOT!
I was struggling with how to properly compress the images and this saved me!
That’s great! Thanks for watching!
I'll definitely try this out. I always get files with large file sizes that I have to shrink down at work (tradeshow graphics). Newly subbed. Thank you!
Awesome! Hope it works for you! Thanks for the sub
Saved my architecture degree with 8 hours to go, hero
thank you. this video saved me. love how its short and brief. very useful
thank you very much for the helpful video but will the quality of the file be reduced when it comes to printing the file?
Well done, mate. Works 2024.
ok, I had a file sized 35mb and now it's 799kb, you just saved me, thank you!
Always Coming back to this tutorial!
Thank you!!! So simple and the images were still great quality.
Thank you very much for this succinct and useful video. You're a life saver!
You are life saver man, my 200mb files are now 15mb!😂🎉
You solved my problem! Thank you for making this video. Excellent work.
Thanks so much! Was pulling my hair out! Thanks!
Thank you so much! Super helpful and to the point.
Fantastic quick teach!
The video is very helpful. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks for this. I was stranded
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Thank u very much. This video is very helpful.
Helped a lot thanks! Went from 19mb to 543k!
Awesome! I’m glad it worked for you!
Just saved my life forever! Thnks :)
Excellent information! Thank you so much for sharing!
so clear and concise. Thank you
You just saved me hours. Thank you!
I’m glad it helped!!
Thanks man!
It helps a lot. 🤜🤛
Thank you, that was very useful!
No problem! I’m glad it helped!
This video SAVED ME! Thanks so much
Come here. I need to give you a hug. :) You saved my life
Thanks so much. It was super helpful
No problem!
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Thank you so much, this was very helpful!
This was amazingly helpful! Thank you!
Thank you. Is there a way to export it as a multi-page pdf instead of a one-page pdf?
You helped me out a lot, thanks!
Went from 2.2 GB (yes I know crazy) to 11mb 😭😭 thank you so muchh
Thank you so much. Just right on time :)
No problem!
wow thank you so much this helped alot !
Awesome video, thanks for the help!
You just saved my butt...! Thanks😎
Thank you so much this helped a lot :)
Awesome video and helpful!!
Thank you very much man!
Thank u for tutorial its literally works!!!😍⚠
Thanks for this. Do you have one for compressing an AI for tee shirt design? These on demand printers have max 3MB I think.
Hello Wallamoose, I am trying to save artwork that is gradient full color. How will I save this file to be less than 25mb without loosing the quality of the image?
Genius. Thank you friend!!!
So helpful, thanks so much! :)
Very helpful, thank you so much
Thank you for your training, we appreciate it..
Very very very thanks....
Most welcome
Thanks definitely works
Thank you, good explanation.
my problem is that i have a file that needs to fit for 100 cm x 240 cm.
i change the size with the above number and it become blurry.
how can i fix it
Thank you! Very helpful :)
Amazing video, super helpful, thanks so much! I applied the same settings to do this in Photoshop too
Thank you so much!
thank you man, you're a hero !
Thank you very much 🎉
You save my life
This really helped thanks a lot
dude!! thank you so much.. had a 645mb file... down to 5mb
THANK YOU! I couldn’t figure out WHAT the heck was going on with these massive PDFs!!! UGH!
life saver. thank you!
you are a life saver
Does it only work on pdf created in illustrator or can you take a pdf file say made years ago in adobe…
thank you so much , it worked like a charm, subscribe and like
Wow beautiful
Thank you! New subscriber. :)
Thankyou so much this is very helpful for me!!!
But i want to ask, this save format does not affect someone to open it right? I mean like everybody can open this type of pdf right? I was just afraid because i use this pdf format for my exam, im afraid that my lecture cannot open it..
Yes, it will open like any other .pdf
@@Wallamoose okay thankyou so much! you really help me!!
you are the man, thank you
Hahaha from 100mb down to 2mb. Absolute legend, thank you
THANK YOU MAN!!!!!!!
Thank you!
Thank you so much
Great vid, very helpful
JUST THANK YOU ♥
Thank you so Much Man
Thank you 😊
Hi Dear Wallamoose
I tried to reduce the size of 130Mb file , but result was just 95Mb with your method. My goal is to reduce to 10 Mb without losing quality , for printing purpose.
Can give me a comment?
thanks a lot mate..
Hello. This video is very helpful. Thank you. I am curious if there is any way to make the file smaller once inside Acrobat? I was able to get my file sizes from 2 mb > 550-600kb, but I need them below 500. Any ideas how I can make that a reality? Again, thank you.
Hi! Do you know which application can I do this with while preserving hyperlinks? Thank you :)
Off the top of my head I’m not sure - I always add hyperlinks after doing this. Maybe In Design?
I want to reduce 56 page pdf file but after import the file only first page save - not all pages
You have to select “all pages” in the window where you select where to save it to
for some reason doesn't work for me ... 13,8mb original size ... after only 11mb .. don't get it
This Helped me for what I needed, Thankyou!
Nice thanks sir
Great video.
Thanks so much!