📄 Reduce the size of a Word (.DOCX) file

If you're unable to upload a Word file to Redokun because its size exceeds the upload limit, follow these steps to reduce the file size.

🖼️ 1. Compress pictures in your document

1. Select any picture in your document. The Picture Format tab will appear.

2. On the Picture Format tab, in the Adjust group, click Compress Pictures.

   In the dialog box:

   • Ensure Apply only to this picture is not selected.
   • Select Delete cropped areas of pictures.
   • Under Resolution, choose Use default resolution.
3. Click OK.(Microsoft Support)

🧹 2. Delete image editing data and lower default resolution

1. Go to File > Options > Advanced.

   Under Image Size and Quality:

   • Select Discard editing data.
   • Ensure Do not compress images in file is not selected.
   • In Default resolution, select 150 ppi or a lower value.(Microsoft Support)

🔤 3. Reduce the character set of embedded fonts

1. Go to File > Options > Save.

   Under Preserve fidelity when sharing this document:

   • Select Embed fonts in the file.
   • Then select Embed only the characters used in the document.
   • ⚠️ If you want others to edit the document, select Embed all characters instead.

By following these steps, you can effectively reduce the size of your Word documents, making them easier to upload to Redokun.

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact our support team.