diff --git a/knowledge base/mac os x/README.md b/knowledge base/mac os x/README.md index 3f85523..5a6fb72 100644 --- a/knowledge base/mac os x/README.md +++ b/knowledge base/mac os x/README.md @@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ 1. [TL;DR](#tldr) 1. [Hidden settings](#hidden-settings) -1. [Resize an image from CLI](#resize-an-image-from-cli) +1. [Resize an image](#resize-an-image) +1. [Resize a PDF file from Preview](#resize-a-pdf-file-from-preview) 1. [Update the OS from CLI](#update-the-os-from-cli) 1. [Keychain access from CLI](#keychain-access-from-cli) 1. [Mount an NFS share](#mount-an-nfs-share) @@ -142,7 +143,11 @@ defaults write com.apple.dock ResetLaunchPad -bool TRUE defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE ``` -## Resize an image from CLI +## Resize an image + +See also [Resize, rotate, or flip an image in Preview on Mac]. + +From CLI: ```sh # Retain ratio. @@ -150,6 +155,16 @@ defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE sips -Z '1000' -o 'resized.jpg' 'IMG_20190527_013903.jpg' ``` +## Resize a PDF file from Preview + +In the Preview app: + +1. Open the PDF file you want to compress. +1. Choose _File_ > _Export_.
+ **Do not** choose _Export as PDF_. +1. Click the _Quartz Filter_ pop-up menu, then choose _Reduce File Size_. +1. Click the _Export_ button. + ## Update the OS from CLI ```sh @@ -341,9 +356,13 @@ All the references in the [further readings] section, plus the following: - [Caffeinate your Mac] - [MacOS network quality tool] - [How to Clear DNS Cache in MacOS Ventura & MacOS Monterey] +- [Compress a PDF in Preview on Mac] +- [Resize, rotate, or flip an image in Preview on Mac] +[compress a pdf in preview on mac]: https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/compress-a-pdf-prvw1509/mac [mac startup key combinations]: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201255 +[resize, rotate, or flip an image in preview on mac]: https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/resize-rotate-or-flip-an-image-prvw2015/11.0/mac/13.0 [time machine]: time%20machine.md