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Maigi
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Message posted at 11/13/2007, 12:58:56 PM by Maigi |
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Hi,
does anybody know, how to reduce EPS file size?
I'm using Illustrator CS and have a complex vector file, but no matter how hard I try, I can't get a smaller EPS file than 28Mb. It's too much IMHO, when someone wants to download it.
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Dennis_hammer
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Message posted at 11/13/2007, 15:52:17 PM by Dennis_hammer |
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Here's what I wrote in another post concerning CorelDraw, it should be the reasoning for Illustrator though its been a couple of years since I used Illustrator.
"There are several ways to affect the size of the file. Once you hit ok after you chosen a name then the dialog box comes up which gives the options of tiff or wmf (wmf will be smaller), dpi size, 8 bit 16 bit etc etc. Also when you save you can select the drawing only and save selected only which will remove all the blank white space. Also if you have text change it to curves not text. Best bet is play with the options and watch the size dialog box to see how it affects your size. " |
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Maigi
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Message posted at 11/13/2007, 16:10:43 PM by Maigi |
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Hi Dennis,
thank you very much for your response!
Since I'm trying to save my vector drawing as AI8 compatible EPS file I don't have many options to choose. Only these:
Maybe I have to do something before I export my drawing? |
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Czbrat
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Message posted at 11/14/2007, 13:26:15 PM by Czbrat |
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Wow, that's a very large eps. Did you leave your source drawing in the background? Or in a turned off layer? |
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Maigi
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Message posted at 11/14/2007, 14:29:58 PM by Maigi |
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No, I didn't have a source drawing. :(
This is JPG version of that EPS file:
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Dennis_hammer
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Message posted at 11/15/2007, 04:59:01 AM by Dennis_hammer |
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Most likely changing from tiff to some other choice will reduce it greatly. Also trying reducing the size of the drawing before saving. Of course only after saving the original. Experimentation is the only way to find the optimal settings. |
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Maigi
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Message posted at 11/15/2007, 13:11:31 PM by Maigi |
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Thank you for help, Dennis.
I'll try some more settings. |
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Jangeltun
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Message posted at 11/18/2007, 20:47:12 PM by Jangeltun |
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Set your preview to "none". That will reduce the file size quite a bit.
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Maigi
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Message posted at 11/19/2007, 13:38:48 PM by Maigi |
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| Originally posted by Jangeltun: |
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Quoted Message: Set your preview to "none". That will reduce the file size quite a bit.
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Thanks!
Yes, it helps a little, but not much. I uploaded ai file instead...
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Ginesvalera
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Message posted at 02/01/2008, 12:34:28 PM by Ginesvalera |
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If you change preview from transparent to opaque in the options, sometimes size decreases. |
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Ginesvalera
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Message posted at 02/01/2008, 12:37:36 PM by Ginesvalera |
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Also you can open the eps file in illustrator and save as eps again. It works to me several times. |
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Maigi
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Message posted at 02/01/2008, 13:27:30 PM by Maigi |
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That's a good idea! Thanks! |
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Ginesvalera
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Message posted at 02/02/2008, 18:48:31 PM by Ginesvalera |
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| Originally posted by Ginesvalera: |
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| Quoted Message: Also you can open the eps file in illustrator and save as eps again. It works to me several times. |
Generally it works when I close Illustrator and reopen it. Maybe illustrator increase file size with the historical ocurrencies or something like this. |
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Frozenpeas
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Message posted at 04/29/2008, 18:39:10 PM by Frozenpeas |
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Try:
1. Delete all unused brushes and swatches.
2. Turn off document thumbnails.
3. Reduce the amount of gradients.
Didn't realise how old this thread was - me gotta get a life.
Rob |
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Susanfindlay
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Message posted at 04/30/2008, 01:51:00 AM by Susanfindlay |
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Another way to reduce the eps file size, is to open it in acrobat and then resave the file as an eps. This creates a generic eps which is a fraction of the original size.
I use this method when I need to email it to another client.
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Maigi
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Message posted at 04/30/2008, 01:52:29 AM by Maigi |
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| Originally posted by Frozenpeas: |
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| Quoted Message: Didn't realise how old this thread was - me gotta get a life. |
But these are good suggestions, I use them all the time now. I believe, somebody else will definitely benefit from them too. |
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