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How Do I Compress a PDF in Figma?

Last updated on December 14, 2022 @ 11:50 pm

There are a few different ways to compress a PDF in Figma. One way is to use the built-in PDF compressor.

To do this, simply open the PDF in Figma and go to File > Export > Compressed PDF.

Go to file export pdf Figma

If the option does not exist, you can go to the Resources icon and select the “Plugin” tab then search for the TinyImage plugin.

Use TinyImage plugin Figma

Another way is to use an online PDF compressor like Smallpdf or PDF Compressor. Simply upload your PDF to the website and follow the instructions to compress it.

Smallpdf Website PDF Compressor website

PRO TIP: This warning note is to inform you that compressing a PDF in Figma may result in data loss or file corruption. It is recommended that you back up your PDF files before attempting to compress them in Figma.

For more advanced users, you can also compress a PDF using command line tools like Ghostscript or Adobe Acrobat Distiller. However, these methods require some technical knowledge and are beyond the scope of this article.

In general, compressing a PDF in Figma is a quick and easy process that can be done in a few different ways. Whether you use the built-in compressor or online service, you should be able to reduce the size of your PDF with just a few clicks.

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