[scribus] Saving as PDF with a smaller file size

[Christopher A. Zaino, PT, PhD]

I have looked at the  pages for using script to reduce the PDF size - 
listed below. Is there a page that talks about how to use script. I am 
relatively new to linux. Is the script run from the terminal or 
elsewhere. I am just a little confused by both the scripts and how to 
actually use them.

Sorry for the trouble. I do appreciate everybody's input on this 
question and to want to learn how to use Scibus and Linux better.

Thanks,

there is a script in the wiki to reduce the size of PDFs produced by scribus

http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Reduce_the_size_of_Scribus_generated_PDFs

             I have been using the script at:
http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Web_optimised_PDF


Christopher A. Zaino, PT, PhD
CP Sapling - Serving the needs of families with children with Disabilities
Websites:  www.cpxsm.com (Chinese and English)
            http://globalhz.org/ASIA_CP.html
Online Donations: www.razoo.com/story/Cp-Sapling-2


On 08/18/2011 09:21 PM, a.l.e wrote:
> hi chris,
>
>> I am using Scribus 1.4.0.r5 on linux mint 10. I have a two page 
>> newsletter with 2 small pictures, some graphic shapes, some PDF 
>> hyperlinks, 5 layers. When I export this newsletter to a PDF format, 
>> it is quite large (19 mb). This is a problem because I need to email 
>> this newsletter to a group of people. So I need a smaller file size.
>>
>> I have tried saving in various ways - PDF 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, I have 
>> changed the resolution of the pictures to 100, 125, 150 dpi 
>> (originally it was 300 dpi) and it always saves at the same 19 mb. 
>> However, twice I have tried something and it will save at 1.3 mb or 
>> 1.8 mb, but when I try it again using the same (?) settings, it is 
>> back to 19 mb.
>>
>> Does anybody have any suggestions on how to save the file to PDF with 
>> a smaller size - any settings I should be aware of or should I 
>> decrease the number of layers. I like the layers because I can move 
>> about the document easier with the layers - I have text on one layer, 
>> graphics on another, pictures on another.....
>>
>> Also, any clue as to why I would get one size file most of the time 
>> and then have a drastically smaller file, but can't duplicate it 
>> within seconds of saving the first (smaller file)?
>
> there is a script in the wiki to reduce the size of PDFs produced by 
> scribus
>
> http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Reduce_the_size_of_Scribus_generated_PDFs
>
> ciao
> a.l.e
>
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