How to reduce the file size of a PDF document on a Mac computer in 4 simple steps -

You can also reduce the file size of PDF documents in order to make them more compact, and take up less space on your Mac .

However, it's important to note that doing so may also decrease the quality of the original PDF.

If you need a high-quality PDF, for a presentation or work assignment, you may be better off using another space-saving method, like saving it to cloud-based backup system or an external hard drive.

But if you decide it's the right way to go, here's what you'll need to do in order to reduce the file size of a PDF on your Mac , via the Preview app.

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How to reduce PDF file size on a Mac computer

As long as you know which file you want to reduce, this should be a quick and easy process:

1. Open the PDF if Preview isn't your default app, right click the PDF, then select "Open with" followed by "Preview."

2. Once the file is open, go up to the top toolbar and select "File" and then "Export."

3. You'll see a pop-up window appear over the top-middle section of the PDF click the drop-down menu next to "Quartz Filter" and select "Reduce File Size."

4. Click "Save."

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