[PDF] Reduce size of PDF form file

[Martin Potokar]

I am presently working on a PDF fill-in form that makes generous use of combo and check boxes. The problem is that the check boxes (around 120 required per form) consume a lot of storage space whereby the form has grown to 280 kb. As I intend to have around thirty-four forms total (all need to be in the same PDF file), the PDF file size could well approach 9 MB. This aside, I've already completed one fill-in form and it works better than I anticipated. Furthermore, as these forms are intended for use in my profession, there is no problem using the forms on a PC or laptop. However, the problem presents itself with regard to interactive online use as the file size is much too large to email given the average size of most recipients email boxes. I've looked at one option whereby I can zip and shrink the PDF file to about 27% of its total size or just over 2MB. Any thoughts or suggestions as to how I might be able to further reduce the size of the PDf form are appreciated. I am presently working in Acrobat 5.0.   Thank You, Marty Potokar