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BigDingus
Inspiring
June 2, 2018
Question

Exported File Too Big

  • June 2, 2018
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Hi all.

I'm looking to get some of my photos printed.

The trouble is, when I export any of them and I try to restrict the size I get a problem.

The printer says they want no bigger than 8000k, but when I export them from LR, I get sizes like 2.43mb.

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BigDingusAuthor
Inspiring
June 2, 2018

Spoken to the printer. They said they can work with that.

Thanks everyone

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    BigDingusAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 2, 2018

    Hi cmgap.

    it's now 3.35 MB

    cmgap
    Community Expert
    cmgapCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 2, 2018

    Try these settings:

    Image Sizing > change Width and Height to Dimensions > Change pixels to inches: 8inches by 6 inches > Resolution 300 pixels per inch.

    What is the file size now?

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    BigDingusAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 2, 2018

    Per the original size was an 11.7MB RAW and I want Bonus Print to make an 8X6 photo

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    BigDingusAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 2, 2018

    Thanks dj.

    I have tried numerous different values. None have worked.

    What I have found is reducing the quality, but I don't want to do this, but it's the only thing I've found

    Per Berntsen
    Community Expert
    Per BerntsenCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 2, 2018

    What are the pixel dimensions of the original image?

    And what size print do you want to make?

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    BigDingusAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 2, 2018

    Thanks for the quick response.

    I've tried many combinations.

    Resize on and off, different limits to size etc.

    dj_paige
    dj_paige
    Legend
    June 2, 2018

    So, as pointed out above, the 2.43 MB is less than 8000K = 7.8MB, did you perhaps make a typographical error somewhere?

    There's usually little value in exporting at 400 pixels per inch, most printers will do a great job when the resolution is 300 pixels per inch, and unless you are printing HUGE prints, you don't need a width and height of 8000x8000. Try again by unchecking "resize to fit".

    elie_dinur
    elie_dinur
    Participating Frequently
    June 2, 2018

    8000KB = 7.8MB

    F. McLion
    Community Expert
    F. McLionCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 2, 2018

    - To what format are you exporting?

    - Compression settings, size in pixel ... we need much more information.

    Easiest would be posting a screen-capture of your export settings.

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