Mint 10. DVD install. 64 bit.
OpenOffice.org 3.2.1
OOO320m19 (Build:9505)
ooo-build 3.2.1.4, Ubuntu package 1:3.2.1-7ubuntu1.1
I put together a 2 page doc with 4 pictures (max about 250KB each). Put the pages into 2 columns. Saved as .odt.
Then created a .pdf from Open Office. The .pdf is 10.8MB.
Why is it so big?
How can I make it smaller?
I can't email it like that.
Open Office creating huge pdf
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DC80
Re: Open Office creating huge pdf
I do not have a solution to you problem, however i can suggest other methods for creating a .PDF file.
For example you can print (instead of saving a file) to a file (.pdf or .ps). Maybe this could be a difference but I doubt it.
Also i can recommend to switch to Libre Office. It is like open office except it is better maintained and probably developed as there is no more money for the open office project, according to the news.
http://www.libreoffice.org
Good luck,
DC80
For example you can print (instead of saving a file) to a file (.pdf or .ps). Maybe this could be a difference but I doubt it.
Also i can recommend to switch to Libre Office. It is like open office except it is better maintained and probably developed as there is no more money for the open office project, according to the news.
http://www.libreoffice.org
Good luck,
DC80
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Pilosopong Tasyo
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Re: Open Office creating huge pdf
When you export the document as a PDF (File > Export as PDF), tweak the PDF Options before clicking the Export button (General tab > Images section). In particular, JPEG Compression Quality and Image Resolution setting. If the PDF is meant to be viewed on screen, you can probably get away with 75 DPI and 85% (or lower) image quality. Of course you'll have to experiment to determine a sweet spot.
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Re: Open Office creating huge pdf
Hey thanks! Used 87% and 150DPI and it is down to 256.2kB.
I have thought about switching to libre Office but it doesn't come up in Software manager or package manager.
I guess I'll have to upgrade from Mint 10 sometime soon anyway.
I have thought about switching to libre Office but it doesn't come up in Software manager or package manager.
I guess I'll have to upgrade from Mint 10 sometime soon anyway.