How to Make a File Smaller Without Editing Content
Several applications, such as email and messaging platforms, have a limit regarding how much data a user can transfer at once, usually under 26 KB. Transferring data in excess of the application’s bandwidth limit requires the use of data compression, also referred to as bit-rate reduction. Data compression conserves system resources, allowing for faster transfer rates and minimal lag time. Data compression essentially allows a user to make a file smaller without editing its content.
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Instructions
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Windows
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Find the document file you want to compress.
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Right-click the file and select “Send to.”
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Select “Compressed (zip) folder” from the pop-out side menu.
Mac
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Browse and find the document file you want to make smaller.
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Click on the file while holding the “Control” button.
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Choose “Create Archive.”
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