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! : /
I actually tried both, opening your file and directly published a PDF. I then opened your file, saved as and renamed, set the outlines so they would scale with the objects, placed a frame around the page and then published to PDF. In X7 latest version, Win 7 and 8.1 -64 bit all was well.
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?
Ronny Axelsson said: But why this huge difference in file size? The bitmap should be created based upon the Rendering Resolution setting (Options > Document > Page Size, or simply double click the page border), and in this case it is 300 dpi, which is unnecessarily high.The ways around it could be to either lower the rendering resolution or enable and lower the "Bitmap downsampling" setting in the Publish to PDF dialog. 96 dpi should be more than enough in this case.
Ronny Axelsson said:But why this huge difference in file size? The bitmap should be created based upon the Rendering Resolution setting (Options > Document > Page Size, or simply double click the page border), and in this case it is 300 dpi, which is unnecessarily high.
Sorry, there's a mistake here. The 300 dpi value under Options / Document / Page Size has not relationship with PDF output and bitmaps. This value is for rendering effects on screen, such as Drop Shadows.
Ronny Axelsson said:The ways around it could be to either lower the rendering resolution or enable and lower the "Bitmap downsampling" setting in the Publish to PDF dialog. 96 dpi should be more than enough in this case.
it's not a workaround, this is the only way to change bitmap resolution when create a PDF. btw if it's a vector there's no needed to convert to bitmap. That's only increases the file size