To reduce the size of a PDF when exporting from CorelDRAW X7, you can utilize the built-in compression options available during the publishing process.
One specific method involves compressing text and line art elements within your design. This helps reduce the file size by optimizing how these vector objects are stored in the PDF.
Step-by-Step Guide to Compressing PDF Size in CorelDRAW X7
Follow these steps based on the CorelDRAW X7 PDF publishing settings to apply compression:
- Click File > Publish to PDF. This opens the Publish to PDF dialog box.
- Locate the folder in which you want to save the file.
- Type a filename in the File name box.
- Click Settings. This opens the PDF Settings dialog box, giving you control over various export options.
- Click the Objects tab. This tab contains options related to how objects (like text, lines, and images) are handled in the PDF.
- Enable the "Compress text and line art" check box. Checking this option tells CorelDRAW to apply compression algorithms specifically to the text and vector line elements in your design, reducing their footprint in the final PDF.
- Click OK. This confirms your settings and closes the PDF Settings dialog box.
- Click Save. CorelDRAW will now publish your document to a PDF, applying the compression settings you specified.
By enabling the "Compress text and line art" option, you are instructing CorelDRAW to apply data compression techniques to these specific elements, which can lead to a smaller output file size, particularly for documents heavy on text or intricate line drawings.
Additional Considerations for PDF Size
While compressing text and line art is helpful, especially for vector-heavy files, it's worth noting that image compression settings (found on the 'General' or 'Compression' tab in the PDF Settings) often have the biggest impact on PDF size, particularly for designs containing photographs or bitmaps. Ensuring appropriate image downsampling and compression levels (like JPEG for photos) can significantly reduce the overall file size. However, the provided reference specifically details the text and line art compression method.
Reducing PDF size is crucial for easier sharing, faster uploads/downloads, and optimized storage. Utilizing the export settings in CorelDRAW X7, like compressing text and line art, is a key way to achieve this.
