How to export from Powerpoint to PDF on MAC without creating a gigantic PDF?

Question

When I export a 5mb pptx to pdf using powerpoint for Mac I get a 30mb PDF. Using the Compress Pictures option form powerpoint doesn't make any difference

Answer 1

Step 1 – Compress pictures in PowerPoint

• From the File menu choose Compress Pictures, Choose Email as the picture quality and save the file.
• Check the new pptx file size, it should have reduced a little

Step 2 – Change quality preferences in PowerPoint - Click on the PowerPoint menu, between the Apple logo and File menu and choose Preferences

Preferences

• Choose the General option listed under Authoring and Proofing Tools

General

• Select the drop down for Print Quality, set the desired quality to Low.

Print Quality

• Export to PDF as usual and the file size will now be much smaller.