Compress Pictures in Your Excel Spreadsheet

If you prefer not to reduce image resolution for all pictures, Microsoft Excel provides a way to compress individual images within your spreadsheet.

Here's how to apply this method to reduce the size of your Excel file.

1. Within your Excel spreadsheet, choose the image you wish to make smaller.
2. Click on the Picture Format tab.
3. In the Adjust section, click the Compress Pictures button.
4. Check the "Apply only to this picture" box if you want to compress only the chosen image.
5. Also, check the "Delete cropped areas of pictures" option.
6. In the Resolution section, pick your desired ppi.
7. Lastly, click OK.

You can follow the same process for additional images if needed. As a result, your Excel file's overall size should significantly reduce.