It looks at how to reduce the size of a file and how to resize a PDF document.
It also looks at reducing other file types.
How Do I Compress a Large File on a Mac to Make It Smaller?
Here’s what to do.
In the Finder, find the file or folder you wish to compress.
Wait for the file to be compressed.
The file is in the same folder with the same name but with the file extension .zip.
How Do I Resize a PDF File on a Mac?
If you have a PDF file that needs resizing and reducing in file size, it takes mere seconds.
Here’s how to do it using the Preview app.
initiate the PDF in Preview.
ClickSaveto save the smaller PDF.
How Do I Reduce the MB Size of a File on a Mac?
Another common file you may wish to reduce the size of is a Pages document.
Here’s how to reduce the size of a file within Pages.
This method only works if your Pages document contains images or videos.
In Pages, clickFile.
Choose how you wish to reduce the file size.
It’s possible to crop and scale images, as well as reduce movie quality to save space.
ClickReduce A Copyto make a second version of the file orReduce This Fileto cut down the current verison.
How Do I Reduce the Size of a Video File on a Mac?
Video files take up a lot of space.
While there are complex ways to reduce a file size, there are also some very simple methods.
Here’s how to do so using iMovie.
ClickCreate New>Movie.
ClickImport Mediato import the file.
ClickFile>Share>File.
Adjust the resolution or quality and make it lower.
It’s also possible to strip out the audio or video to further reduce the size.
ClickSaveto save the file in a smaller file size.
FAQ
you could reduce a picture’s file size byresizing an image on your Mac.
you’ve got the option to also choose the box besideResample imageand edit theResolutionfield.
Compress images toreduce PowerPoint file sizeon your Mac.
Then choose your preferred resolution and clickOK.
