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Exported pdf files are significantly bigger than before
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(03-06-2024, 04:42 PM)rich2005 Wrote: @ BlueRay

I can think of one possibility, The default resolution for opening a PDF has changed from 100 ppi to 300 ppi.  This is to prevent users opening a PDF as a low quality image.

The reported size in real world units inches / centimetres / remains as originally specified.

This 8" x 10" from an old Gimp has a saved file size of 206 KB If the ppi is not changed to to suit, it opens at 300 ppi Edited and re-exported it is now 2.2 MB on disk. Some 9 times larger  (300% horizontal x 300% vertical).

Yes, that is the most likely reason for significantly bigger exported pdf files. If I change the resolution from 300.000 to 100.100 while opening a pdf file, the exported pdf file will be around 400 Kb, like with the previous versions of Gimp. Thanks for explaining this.

Is there a way to change this default setting for Resolution in gimp settings so that there is no need to specify a lower resolution every time one opens a pdf file?
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RE: Exported pdf files are significantly bigger than before - by BlueRay - 03-08-2024, 10:10 AM

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