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How to Reduce Excel File Size Below 20 MB

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Go to pdfFiller website and login to your account or create one if you're new
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Click the Add New button and browse for a file you need to Reduce Excel File Size Below 20 MB; sync your cloud storage account to be able to search for documents from there
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Alternatively, browse the templates from the pdfFiller library or navigate to the document with direct link
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If you already have the file you need in your account, go to My Documents and find it there by scrolling or using the search bar
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Click the Split option in the right-hand menu to Reduce Excel File Size Below 20 MB
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Specify the pages you would like to separate from the original file by clicking on them
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Alternatively, you can divide the document in a half and keep the pages you need in it
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Add a title to each document
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Click the Split button
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Save the results by clicking Download Now to your desktop

Reduce Excel File Size Below 20 MB

Are you struggling with large Excel files that slow down your work? Our feature to reduce Excel file size below 20 MB can help you efficiently manage your files. With this solution, you can quickly streamline your documents without losing important data.

Key Features

Effortlessly compress large Excel files
Retain essential data and formatting
User-friendly interface for quick adjustments
Compatible with various Excel versions
Secure file handling to ensure data privacy

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Share files easily via email or cloud services
Improve load times for large workbooks
Simplify collaboration by minimizing file size
Save storage space on your devices
Enhance performance when handling statistical analysis

By choosing this feature, you address the common problem of oversized Excel files. You can regain control over your documents, enhance collaboration, and boost your overall productivity. Experience the ease of managing your files today.

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How to Reduce Excel File Size Below 20 MB

Reducing the size of your Excel file below 20 MB can help improve its performance and make it easier to share. Follow these steps to use the Reduce Excel File Size Below 20 MB feature in pdfFiller:

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Open the pdfFiller website or app and log in to your account.
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Upload the Excel file you want to reduce in size by clicking on the 'Upload' button.
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Once the file is uploaded, click on the 'Reduce File Size' option in the toolbar.
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A pop-up window will appear with options to customize the file size reduction. Select the desired options based on your requirements.
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After customizing the settings, click on the 'Reduce' button to start the file size reduction process.
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Wait for the process to complete. The time taken will depend on the size of your file and the selected reduction options.
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Once the file size reduction is complete, you will be prompted to download the reduced file. Click on the 'Download' button to save it to your device.
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Open the downloaded file in Excel to verify that the size has been reduced below 20 MB.

By following these steps, you can easily reduce the size of your Excel file below 20 MB using the Reduce Excel File Size Below 20 MB feature in pdfFiller. Enjoy faster performance and hassle-free sharing!

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With your file open in your Microsoft Office application, select the picture or pictures that you want to compress. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the Adjust group, click Compress Pictures.
50 megabytes (MB) default. 2 gigabytes (GB) maximum (2)
The 5 most common reasons for Excel files getting too large are: PICTURES: If your spreadsheet contains lots of pictures, or some very large images. EXCESS FORMATTING: Excel sheets can contain millions of cells - and if you have formatting applied to them even without any data it can make truly massive Excel files.
You can reduce your file size by saving your spreadsheet as a binary workbook (.xslb) instead of the default format (.xslx). The default format is XML based, which is important if you're using your data with third-party programs because XML is an open standard.
You can reduce your file size by saving your spreadsheet as a binary workbook (.xslb) instead of the default format (.xslx). The default format is XML based, which is important if you're using your data with third-party programs because XML is an open standard.

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