Key insights

• 📉 📉 Learn to reduce PDF file size quickly in Adobe Acrobat using both the new (2023) and old interfaces (2017, 2020).
• 🗂️ 🗂️ Be careful with digitally signed files; use 'Save as Other' → 'Reduced Size PDF' while retaining the current compatibility.
• 🚀 🚀 To save a reduced PDF, click 'OK', choose a location, rename if needed, and ensure to check the progress in File Explorer.
• 📉 📉 Access the File menu and select 'Reduce File Size' to effectively minimize your PDF size.
• 📄 📄 Select the Save button or 'Save as Other' from the File menu to optimize PDF size and compatibility settings.
• 📄 📄 Change the file name or location when saving your reduced PDF and explore tutorials on further PDF reduction techniques.
• 💻 💻 Differences noted for Mac users; follow similar steps but the interface may vary slightly.
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Q&A

• Where can I find more tutorials on Adobe Acrobat? 🌐

  For more tutorials on Adobe Acrobat and related topics, visit the creator's website at erinwrightwriting.com. You can also subscribe to the channel for future content and recommend any topics you would like to see covered.

• What happens to the PDF after I click 'Save'? 📥

  After you click 'Save', a progress message will appear indicating that the file is being reduced. Once the process is complete, you can view the new file in File Explorer at the location you selected.

• Is there an option to rename the reduced PDF file? ✏️

  Yes, when you are prompted to choose a location to save the reduced PDF, you have the option to rename the file. This allows you to keep the original PDF intact while saving a compressed version with a new name.

• What should I do after selecting 'Reduced Size PDF'? 🖱️

  After selecting 'Reduced Size PDF', you will be prompted to choose a save location and rename the file if desired. Click 'OK' to begin the compression process, monitor the progress message, and confirm that the new file appears in your File Explorer.

• Can I compress a digitally signed PDF? 🚫

  No, it is advised to avoid compressing digitally signed PDFs as doing so may result in the loss of digital signatures. Always check the document's properties and ensure that the file is not signed before attempting to reduce its size.

• What are the differences between the new and old interfaces for reducing PDF size? 📂

  The process for reducing PDF size is similar in both the 2023 interface and older versions (2017, 2020). In all versions, you access the 'File' menu, then 'Save as Other', followed by 'Reduced Size PDF'. The layout and specific options may vary, but the fundamental steps remain consistent.

• How do I reduce the size of a PDF in Adobe Acrobat? 📉

  To quickly reduce the size of a PDF in Adobe Acrobat, open the PDF, click on the 'File' menu, choose 'Save as Other', and then select 'Reduced Size PDF'. You'll need to select a compatibility version; it is recommended to choose 'Retain existing' to avoid any issues.

• 00:00 Learn how to quickly reduce PDF file size in Adobe Acrobat using both the new and old interfaces. 📉
• 00:39 🗂️ Be cautious not to reduce PDF size on digitally signed files; to compress a PDF, open it, choose 'Save as Other', then 'Reduced Size PDF', and select a compatibility version, preferably 'Retain existing'.
• 01:23 🚀 To save a reduced-sized PDF, click 'OK,' choose a location, optionally rename the file, and click 'Save.' Monitor the progress message and verify the file in File Explorer.
• 02:09 📉 Learn how to reduce PDF file size effectively by using the 'Reduce File Size' option in the file menu.
• 02:51 Learn how to reduce PDF file size by selecting the Save button or using the 'Save as Other' option in the File menu, ensuring compatibility settings are optimized. 📄
• 03:43 📄 Learn how to save files in Adobe Acrobat and explore more tutorials on the creator's website. Subscribe for future content and share your topic suggestions.