PPTs with lots of embedded graphics - how to cut down on file size

[Dave Jenkins]

I receive lots of PPT files that contain embdded graphics - no telling how
they got in there originally. Some of the files end up getting bloated, and
I'd like to cut down on the file sizes, if I could.

Can anyone offer some *general* tips on how one might go about editing a PPT
to reduce the file size requirements? I'm really looking for a cookbook.
"Do this, then that. Then try this. Etc." For instance, I think I've read
elsewhere that one approach would be to save the graphic as a jpg, cut it,
and then insert the jpg. Will this always work? Is it the preferred
approach?

What if a slide contains a number of graphics - is there a technique that
woudl allow groupng those and then processing the group all at once to reduce
the file size?

Advice certainly appreciated.

 

[Echo S]

I think this is exactly what you're asking for:
Why are my PowerPoint files so big? What can I do about it?
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00062.htm

 

[Dave Jenkins]

Great pointer - thanks!
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Dave Jenkins
K5KX

I think this is exactly what you're asking for:
Why are my PowerPoint files so big? What can I do about it?
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00062.htm

 

[Dave Jenkins]

Thanks, Steve.

All of these techniques are going to help. Would be nice if PPT had an
(undoable) optional tool that would let you say, "Minimize the size for this
file".

TTYL