Lightweight PDF is a free app, it can be downloaded from the Mac App Store. During my tests, the app was able to reduce the file size by more than 70% on some of the documents, without any noticeable loss in quality. The file is compressed in-place and the reduction can be substantial.
The app has a small window which accepts any PDF you can drop into it. docx, then you will see option1- ‘Reduce File Size’ under File menu & option2- Compress under Format Picture (after selecting the image). Reduce PDF File Size Double-click on the PDF file (or right-click on it and select Open With) to open in Finders Preview In the Preview menu click Export. The developer then decided to create Lightweight PDF. Hi Annika, On mac, simply save your file as. João was looking for a simple, free utility that would allow him to compress files directly on Mac, without any hassle. There are many on-line services that can do that, but there are privacy concerns when using those, since PDFs can often contain sensitive data.Īpple’s desktop OS offers many built-in options for PDF compression, but they can be tricky to use for those who are not familiar with Apple Script, the creation of Automator workflows or with using Quartz filters in the print dialog. I choose 'Default Application' from the popup menu here, which for me causes the reduced-size PDF to be opened up in Preview, just as if Id chosen Preview from the Print dialog. This Action then feeds into: Open Finder items (from the Finder library). When working with PDFs, sometimes it’s necessary to reduce their file size so they can be uploaded somewhere or sent over e-mail. Choose the 'Reduce File Size' filter from the Action panel, or click the reveal arrow by 'Advanced Options' to set the specific parameters.
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