Compression softwares are programs that can significantly reduce the size of the files to be uploaded. We highly recommend that all jobs submitted to us be compressed using either StuffIt for the Mac or Winzip or PKZip for the PC. The best way to compress the files is to first gather all the necessary components of the job into a folder. Make sure you have all the desktop publishing pages all the high-resolution pictures (EPS, Tiff or JPEG) and any special fonts. Place all of these components into a file folder and then use the compression software to compress the entire folder. This will keep everything together and make it so you only have to upload 1 file. In the event that the compressed file is larger than 25 megabytes take some of the component (perhaps an exceptional large picture or two and make another folder, compress it and upload 2 files instead of one large file. Publisher 2000 files - Pack and Go compression: Please do not use the Publisher 2000 Pack and Go feature. Please gather all the associated files (pictures, fonts and any other graphic used in the job) into a single folder and compress it into a Zipped file. Compressing complete job folders with Winzip or PK Zip (or Stuffit on the Mac) is recommended for all jobs. This will greatly reduce the upload time.