Reduce PDF Resolution

I have a PDF file where the resolution is extremely large (~2500 X 1500) thus making the file size extremely large as the PDF is mainly images. I would like to shrink the resolution down to something more web friendly (1000 X 750). Is there a way to do this?

In some cases you can change to B&W or grey scale (that would be an option in preflight), you can flatten the file and possibly make it a bit smaller, and lastly you would use the PDF Optimizer and select a lower graphic resolution under the graphic tab. Some folks are tempted to remove the fonts, but then you may have a problem with folks reading your PDF if they do not have your fonts (not a good idea).

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    VS version? or the developing application?
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  • A great tip for reducing PDF file sizes (e.g. from scanned images)

    I just found, and used this tip and was so impressed I had to share it!
    http://www.hoboes.com/Mimsy/hacks/quality-reduced-file-size/
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    Message was edited by: Chipstix

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  • Reducing PDF File Sizes

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    >I thought that if a file was compressed in some way that it might take some time to decompress the file.
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  • [CS4-CS5] Is this a safe way to reduce pdf size?

    I've had a couple of similar requests this week from clients: "Could you send us a smaller version of the pdf, so we can email it?" As these files weren't going to the printers, I played around a bit in Indesign and Acroba to find a solution. I know about reducing image resolution, but as these jobs had almost no bitmaps in them, so that wasn't an option.
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  • I want to reduce pdf size up to 5mb for mailing perpose, anybody have any option to reduce it since I have used optimiser & reduce file size option but its not helpfull.

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    The optimizer can reduce space, but some things can't get smaller. Text for example. Play with the settings, examine the results of Audit Space Usage.
    Or give up. Even 5 MB is too large for a bulk mailing, by far. Instead put it on your web site and mail a link - done!

  • How to reduce scrolling title flicker without reducing title resolution???

    Hello all,
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    Stay one thread with same topic.
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  • How to reduced PDF to its smallest possible size for Emails

    Hi I'm trying to send a PDF portfolio to prospective employees, however most emails can only send a file no larger than 10mb (which these days is a ridiculous size).
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