====== Executable File Size ======

==== What to expect ====

    * A Blank Project, regardless of the number of slides, has a File Size of approximately 1.5Mb - 2Mb
    * If all of the elements (Objects) used in a Project are placed in a single folder then the Completed Project Size will be the Project Folder size plus 1.5Mb
    * If a single Object is used multiple times in a Project then the Object File Size is only "counted" one time in the total Project File Size
    * There is a theoretical maximum size for an EXE file of 2Gb

    * Adding video to a Project can sometimes take the EXE File size above 2Gb
    * Using the "Do not include file to Exe" feature can then bring the Exe file size down below the 2Gb limit. [[en-us:9.0:objects-and-animation:properties_tab|Objects and Animation / Properties]]
    * See below for details

==== Efficiency ====

In order to optimise the size and smooth running of a slide show the following might help:

    * A full-screen image with no animation need be no larger than the Project Resolution
      * E.g. An image used in a 3:2 (1620×1080) project needs to be no bigger than 1620×1080 if it has no animation

    * An Image which has a 200% Zoom applied to it need be no bigger than twice the Project Resolution
      * E.g. An image used in a 3:2 (1620×1080) project needs to be no bigger than 3240×2160 if it has no more than 200% Zoom applied

    * Using WAV Audio Files rather than MP3 Files will give (perhaps) better audio quality but will increase the size of a Project dramatically. Use 256kbps MP3 Files for the best compromise.

    * Where only parts of WAV or MP3 Audio Files are used in an audio track the whole WAV/MP3 File is included in the EXE File and bloats the file size unncessarily. Use [[en-us:9.0:project-options:audio-tab|"Convert Tracks to MP3 for EXE"]] to avoid this. Alternatively use an external Audio Editor to trim Audio Files to the portion required for the project.

==== Do not include file to Exe ====

If the Executable File size excedes 2Gb in a Project which includes Video Clips then the following procedure can be used:

    * Tick the Box "Do not include file to Exe" for each of the Video Clips in Objects and Animation / Properties
    * The Video File is then linked to its Folder when the Executable is played
    * The Executable file size does not include the Video file size(s)

If the Executable requires to be moved to a different PC then use the following:

    * Publish the Project as a "Safe Executable for Internet" (Example: My Project.zip)
    * In Explorer locate "My Project.zip" and double click on it
    * This reveals a folder - My Project - double click on it
    * This reveals the My Project.exe and My Project.ptshow files
    * Copy and paste the Video(s) from their original folders to this folder
    * The My Project.zip can then be transfered to another computer and **after extracting**  will play by double clicking on the My Project.Exe