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Additional features and tools](https://empower.express/knowledge/empower-express-full-pc?hsLang=en#7-additional-features-and-tools) # The File Size Inspector tool ## The File Size Inspector analyses the size of any images in your file, making it easy to identify any that are too large. ##### How to use the File Size Inspector tool | The tool can be found in the **Finalize** set of tools. - Click on **Check - File Size Inspector.** - The tool the scans the presentation and identifies the file size of each image. - It then lists them from largest to smallest, allowing a  review of the images and their sizes. - From there, you can compress it using the Picture Format compression options, such as removing cropped areas or changing resolution, or reduce the image size in other image editing software programs such as Photoshop. | ![File size](https://empower.express/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/File%20size.png?width=500&height=524&name=File%20size.png) | | --- | --- | Note: the File Size Inspector does not check images in the slide master, which can still cause the overall file to remain large - these will need checking manually. ##### Watch this video for a more detailed explanation of how to use the File Size Inspector tool [![The File Size Inspector](https://empower.express/hs-fs/hubfs/Video%20thumbnails/The%20File%20Size%20Inspector.png?width=670&height=377&name=The%20File%20Size%20Inspector.png)](https://www.loom.com/share/d7eb08bece794220888298c8b83cf4a8)   **[![ICON Block meeting](https://empower.express/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/ICON%20Block%20%20meeting.png?width=20&height=20&name=ICON%20Block%20%20meeting.png)](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/full-intro-demo?hsLang=en)**[**Book a call or a meeting**](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/full-intro-demo?hsLang=en) to learn how empower® Express can help you and arrange a demo **[![ICON Block email blue](https://empower.express/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/ICON%20Block%20email%20blue.png?width=20&height=20&name=ICON%20Block%20email%20blue.png)](mailto:support@empower.express)** [**Contact us**](mailto:support@empower.express) (support@empower.express) if you have any questions [**![ICON Block website Blue](https://empower.express/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/ICON%20Block%20website%20Blue.png?width=20&height=20&name=ICON%20Block%20website%20Blue.png)**](https://www.empowersuite.com/en/empower-express)[**Click here**](https://www.empowersuite.com/en/empower-express) to learn more and sign up for a free trial [![ICON Block tech support](https://empower.express/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/ICON%20Block%20tech%20support.png?width=20&height=20&name=ICON%20Block%20tech%20support.png)](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/technical-assistance?hsLang=en)  [**Click here**](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/technical-assistance?hsLang=en) to book a call with our technical support team - [Before you get started](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [What is empower® Express?](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#what-is-empower-express) - [How can I try it?](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#how-can-i-try-it) - [How much does it cost?](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#how-much-does-it-cost) - [How can I buy it?](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#how-can-i-buy-it) - [Set up options](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#set-up-options) - [Integrating your brand and template](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#integrating-your-brand-and-template) - [What training & support is included?](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#what-training-support-is-included) - [Information Security / T&Cs](https://empower.express/knowledge/before-you-get-started?hsLang=en#information-security-tcs) - [empower® Express Full (PC)](https://empower.express/knowledge/empower-express-full-pc?hsLang=en#main-content) - [1. 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