Working Smarter

Have you ever gotten this pop-up and just barely suppressed a scream of frustration? If so, keep reading because we can tell you how to avoid it and help DHC’s bottom line while you’re at it.

The reason you’re getting that message is high-resolution images, videos, animations, or detailed designs in your slides. Those things take up lots of memory.

We’ve created a comprehensive guide that walks you through how to reduce PowerPoint file sizes.

Don’t worry. You’ll still maintain the quality of your content (and even improve it).

We’ll show you how to:
•    Compress and optimize images without losing clarity.
•    Set default image resolutions.
•    Embed only the fonts used in your presentation.
•    Use efficient methods for adding photos and graphics.
•    Convert live charts, graphs, and embedded objects into static images.
•    Save your presentations as lightweight PDFs for easier sharing.
•    Identify and remove unused slides, master slides, and multimedia content.

Speaking of PowerPoint, did you know we update our templates regularly? Always download your deck from the Brand Centre instead of building off old ones.

Why It Matters
No one likes getting that pop up when you’re ready to hit send, but reducing file size has other benefits too:
•    Efficiency: Large files are take forever to load, especially on mobiles, slowing down workflows and productivity.
•    Storage Costs: It isn’t free, and multiple versions of big files increase costs.
•    Environmental Impact: Storage has a carbon footprint because powering data centres requires significant energy.
•    Mobile Data Usage: Large presentations consume substantial mobile data.

Click here to access the guide and start optimizing your presentations your future self (and your recipients) will thank you!