# How can I reduce swf size?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-reduce-swf-size/175270>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [January 13, 2006, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-reduce-swf-size/175270 "2006-01-13T01:40:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![flasher123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ee59a6/32.png) [@flasher123](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flasher123)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2006, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-can-i-reduce-swf-size/175270/1 "2006-01-13T01:40:58Z")

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I use Kirupa’s transition tutorial effect on my webpage. The problem is however, the .swf external files are roughly 1000 kb each, with only one picture and scrollable text. How can I reduce the load time of each file? thanks.