Overview
Portable document format (PDF) files are often used by governments to upload meeting agendas, minutes and other official public documents.
Why it matters
- Government PDFs can be large in file size.
- Reducing PDF sizes makes it easier for the public to access them.
- This is more true for people with slow internet connections.
What to know before you PDF
- Because of their proprietary and format, PDFs are becoming less popular.
- ProudCity recommends moving away from PDFs (here’s why).
What to do
- Use a compression tool to optimize all PDFs before uploading for public access.
Tools to use
Free compression tools help to reduce PDF file size:
How to do it
- Go to your preferred PDF tool.
- Follow the instructions to compress your PDF.
- Download the compressed PDF.
Resources
ProudCity is a digital government platform that makes it easy and cost-effective to launch and manage all aspects of digital government operations, including websites, meetings, online forms and payments.
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