16.0.4 update now saves "smallest file size" pdf's the same size as "illustrator default"
16.0.4 update now saves "smallest file size" pdf's the same size as "illustrator default" ...anyone else?
I have to save the file, open it in acrobat, then resave using "reduced file size"
this is since I updated to 16.0.4 yesterday I think....there was some update
what happened?
I used default setting each time...now that its updated, I cannot compare it to before the date
can anyone check these settings?
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