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Scanned PDF file size

  • May 22, 2025
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Using Box scan, I recently scanned a two page document and got a PDF file of 10 MB. I scanned the same document using the app Scannable, and got a PDF file of 500 some kilobytes. Can you optimize the file size of the Box scan?

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    Hi Richard, 

    Welcome to the Box Community!
     
    For any product feature request or suggestions, we recommend you post your idea on pulse.box.com for more visibility. Our product team reviews all submissions and will consider whether to include feedback in their product roadmap. 
     
    Thanks for your participation in the Community!
     
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    I'd appreciate that feature, too!
    Further remark: I've seen a related post at pulse.box.com (https://pulse.box.com/forums/909778-help-shape-the-future-of-box/suggestions/43927152-ability-to-reduce-file-size-when-image-is-scanned (posted anonymously). However, I find it rather inconvenient/strange that I need to grant access to Box user properties if I want to upvote that/a request. 

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