How do I export smaller PDF files with MultiPage?
MultiPage 2 and 3 have improved the file size of multiple page PDF files and use Illustrator PDF presets to save files with custom settings. MultiPage 2 installs a special preset designed to reduce PDF file sizes during export. When exporting MultiPage PDF files, choose the Preset “Small MultiPage PDF” to ensure smaller PDF file sizes. The MultiPage 3 export provides access to Illustrator PDF Presets which include “Smallest File Size.” You can reduce file sizes even further by adjusting Downsampling values under Compression settings. For Illustrator CS: You can also create your own preset by choosing Edit > PDF Presets. When you create a new preset, you can reduce file sizes: Uncheck Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities, uncheck Embed Page Thumbnails, uncheck Optimize for Fast Web View, and uncheck View PDF after Saving. You may want to adjust more graphics compression options under the Compression category. For Illustrator CS2 and CS3: Select “Smallest File Size” Preset for small
