How to Compress PDFs in C#

In this comprehensive tutorial, we explore how to compress PDFs using the Iron PDF library within a C console application. Starting with the installation of Iron PDF through the NuGet package manager, the tutorial walks you through setting the license key, loading a PDF document, and configuring compression options. Key features include enabling image compression, setting JPEG quality to 80, and optimizing image sizes through high-quality subsampling. The tutorial also covers tree structure compression by removing unnecessary structural information. Applying these settings, the PDF is compressed significantly, reducing the original size from 927 KB to 519 KB. The tutorial emphasizes the flexibility of tweaking compression options to meet specific requirements. It concludes with a successful execution of the program, showcasing the ease of using Iron PDF for efficient PDF compression. Viewers are encouraged to try Iron PDF with a trial sign-up, offering firsthand experience of the software’s capabilities. For more tutorials, subscribing to Iron Software's channel is recommended.

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Chipego
Software Engineer
Chipego has a natural skill for listening that helps him to comprehend customer issues, and offer intelligent solutions. He joined the Iron Software team in 2023, after studying a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. IronPDF and IronOCR are the two products Chipego has been focusing on, but his knowledge of all products is growing daily, as he finds new ways to support customers. He enjoys how collaborative life is at Iron Software, with team members from across the company bringing their varied experience to contribute to effective, innovative solutions. When Chipego is away from his desk, he can often be found enjoying a good book or playing football.
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