Can a pps file be zipped to reduce it's size?

[Guest]

I have a 5 MB file and even zipped it is still 5 MB. Prefer to attach it in
an email as PPS, not PPT file type.

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

PowerPoint does a lot of its own compression. That is probably why the
file size is not reduced much by zipping. There is no difference in the
file as a PPS or PPT. The files are the same. The different extension
tells PowerPoint to open it as a show. You might want to check out this
information about reducing file sizes in PowerPoint:

Why are my PowerPoint files so big? What can I do about it?
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00062.htm

You might also look into the free PFC Express at:

http;//www.pfcmedia.com/

It will help you email large files.

--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/