When generating (saving as PDF) out of Corel7, why can't I get the files size down? The file size id huge with the object size scroll set to smallest.
kaymerica said: When generating (saving as PDF) out of Corel7, why can't I get the files size down? The file size id huge with the object size scroll set to smallest.
The file size of the PDF is relative to the setting you choose when Export to PDF (not Save) and/or Publish as PDF. For example, PDF X/3 will create a bigger file than PDF for Web since it will downsample images at 300 dpi on CMYK while PDF for web will downsample at 72 dpi on RGB color mode. But if you need the PDF for print, you need to use high resolution. It's not "good" or "wrong", it's according what you need. For eample, you can choose PDF for Document distribution, then change the settings. On the "Objects" tab you will see that is using JPG with only few compression, increasing he file compression will be produce a smaller file, but take care, since it will reduce the quality. Also, the Bitmaps will be downsampled at 200 dpi, if it's only for see on computer and not for print, you can use 150 dpi instead or even less.
Rajat Jan said:After converting into PDF, you have to type Ctrl+P in PDF then print it as PDF.It will reduce size of PDF.
No, that doesn't change the file size if you are using the same settings than Publish to PDF. Only changes if you use different settings, then it's the same than Publish to PDF. Moreover, the presets of CorelDRAW are the same than Adobe
kaymerica said:I am using another pdf creator program - print function to PDF...I was looking to avoid this step and PDF directly from Corel X7
The only advantadge of use Print to PDF instead Publish to PDF is if you need to use the Imposition tools of the Print Preview. If you don't use it, there's no reason to use an external program for do the same then the main program. There's no difference. I added a shortcut for Publish to PDF and it's faster than print to PDF
I finally upgraded from X5 to X7... I just made a PDF (Publish to PDF) as usual, and yes, the PDF is MUCH larger at 7MB versus 700KB (after a VERY MINOR drawing change). EXACT SAME SETTINGS. And yes, I know exactly how each setting affects the overall final PDF size. Again, I set them all the same as when I published PDFs in X5 no problem. The only thing I can think of and when I get more time, I will check it out, is it may be INCLUDING EVERYTHING outside the artboard also...which X5 has even done in the past depending on what is on what layers and in the workspace etc. always something...worked fine before...why mess with it.
UPDATE:
DELETED EVERYTHING outside the page, publish to PDF, still the same! 7MB file! when it should be much less around 700KB! uggh. SAME EXACT SETTINGS from X5 to X7! : /
Ok...well I sent Tony the files/problem too along with my 4K display problem... so maybe his expertise can shed some light on it.
We now have some that have this problem (here in the forum) and some that don't even with the same settings as stated. So I am completely baffled why our my settings yield a much larger file size and others do not??????
When you create you PDF do you start out with the document distribution preset and edit the resampling of images or so you start with a different preset?
BTW, what made you get a 4K display?
Makes sense, I only do 2D sign work, big signs but not required for me. I do have a good deal of image correction but I prefer my CRT Barco for that.
David Milisock said: Makes sense, I only do 2D sign work, big signs but not required for me. I do have a good deal of image correction but I prefer my CRT Barco for that.
to add to that... 4K is MUCH clearer and SHARPER! The only problem though even at 27" all TEXT is very tiny, so you have to use the Windows Resolution feature and scale (increase font size) all txt and menus up about 150%. Some software is programmed not to account for 4K because 4K came years after...so that software menu's and txt will NOT scale up and a problem. X7 doesn't have this problem though...X5 did...so the move to X7 (besides X5 kept bombing using 4K). It took some getting used to, but I like 4K the ebst now, ECEPT for X7 has a slight zoom lag when it has to rasterize the entire 4K display each time. I think a current CPU (i7 or XEON) would solve that problem though as apparently the CPU handles most of this I would assume. Adobe Illustrator CC has a new GPU (Graphics card) acceleration setting...I would assume Corel should implement this also. Again, I don't have any lag in any of the other graphics software or the Windows 8.1 GUI. X7 isn't a too terrible of a zoom lag...but it's there and noticeable coming from 1080p dual displays where it was blazing fast. Just the cost of upgrading I guess. PS. I have the Dell P2715Q (60Hz) displays...they are AWESOME! Do NOT get the P2815Q (30Hz).... it's older and ONLY supports 30 Hz...so the display is VERY slow no matter how fast your GPU or software is. The mouse will move very slow. It's like using a interlaced old display. You'll see very cheap deals on this model... the extra 1" for 28" is enticing, but do NOT get it you'll regret it. Soon they will probably even have faster rate 4K displays (even though 60 Hz is sufficient for graphic work)...i.e. 120Hz, probably more for gaming...which I don't do. Dell makes exceptional displays...much better than those shiny glossy ones you get at office supply stores...and they adjust up down, rotate etc, great build quality... not flimsy. I don't care what people say about Dell, they do make good quality products (depending on the line though that is).