MAC to PC increased file size????

[nanci]

Hi,

I have created a 2 page letterhead template on a MAC. Each page has a
small logo on it. File size is 64k. I have sent it to my client via
email zipped and just plain. When he gets it he says file size is 1.5
megs.

Any ideas why?

Thanks,

Nanci

 

[nanci]

Dear Bob,

Thank you so much for your reply.

I used insert>pictures and I used tiff files. There are two different
logo files because one is for letterhead that includes the address
because is close to the logo, and the other one is a smaller logo for
the 2nd sheet.

Do you think it would make any difference if i saved the tiff files as
for PC? i believe photoshop will give me that option with tiff files.
Would jpg be better?

Any other suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks.


Nanci

 

[CyberTaz]

Hi Nanci -

What you're referring to is the distinction between PC & Mac *Byte Order*
which has nothing to do with file size, I'm afraid. In fact, it's really not
even a relevant option any longer (in most cases). You could use the option
for LZW Compression, but that wouldn't reduce the size as much as you might
like & could cause some other issues further down the line.

The best bet for docs to go back & forth is PNG. The only reason I would use
JPEG is if there are significant gradients or photographic components to the
logos. The typical logo will do just fine as a PNG & be a more stable &
reproducible image, as well as a small file size.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[nanci]

Hi Bob,

Thanks. The logo is just black type with a green solid box, so i will
give png a try.

Thanks again,

Nanci