Huge File Size Increase When Inserting JPEGS

[mgorecki]

Hello,

Just curious as to why the AutoCAD file size gets so big.

I have an AutoCAD drawing that has 8 layouts; the last two are blank waiting for 2 jpeg images.

The dwg = 425 kb

jpeg1 = 277 kb

jpeg2 = 194 kb

Once I insert both jpeg files using the Edit > Paste Special method (selecting metafile)

The dwg = 2527 kb

I used jpeg as they were the smallest file size option.

Is there a reason for the huge file size increase?

Thanks,

Mark

[pendean · Accepted solution]

That is how the program works: it removes all compression from inserted raster files. That is why the ability to reference images instead keeps DWG files sizes in check.

[scot-65]

Have you tried placing image in the clipboard and accepting
the default actions inside the Past Special dialog?

To place image into clipboard:
Open image FROM your favorite file manager TO your favorite web browser.
Right-click on image and select "Copy".

???

[mgorecki]

Hi Scot,

I'm not sure I understand what you're describing.  In Windows Explorer, I selected the jpeg and right picked "Copy".

In the drawing, I did the "Paste Special" and put it in, but it was just like an icon of the image and not the image.

Best regards,

Mark

[mgorecki]

I even picked the jpeg in the Windows Explorer and right picked Open With Internet Explorer.  I picked Edit > Select All, then Edit > Copy.

I went to the AutoCad drawing, but Paste Special was not an option, it was grayed out.