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IvanMislav
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.pbix files compressed after latest update?

‎06-27-2017 02:31 AM

I've noticed that .pbix files take significantly less space after the last update. For example, a 3.700 KB file went to 880KB after I saved it with latest version of PBI Desktop. Has anyone else noticed that? I didn't find anything about it in Power BI documentation and blog posts. Can anybody explain what exactly changed?

 

Thanks!

 

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v-ljerr-msft
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‎06-29-2017 01:20 AM

Hi @IvanMislav, @adhilmowlana,

 

I got a feedback that it is the expected result, as new compression was added to the model data when we save it in PBIX file. Smiley Happy

 

Regards

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v-ljerr-msft
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‎06-29-2017 01:20 AM

Hi @IvanMislav, @adhilmowlana,

 

I got a feedback that it is the expected result, as new compression was added to the model data when we save it in PBIX file. Smiley Happy

 

Regards

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v-ljerr-msft
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‎06-27-2017 11:57 PM

Hi @IvanMislav, @adhilmowlana,

 

I also noticed it. I will try to confirm it with the Product Team, and post back if there is any feedback. Smiley Happy

 

Regards

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adhilmowlana
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‎06-27-2017 03:46 AM

I also noticed a sigificant drop in Power BI file size. I had a file of 800 MB which is now less than 300 MB..

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adhilmowlana
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‎06-27-2017 03:40 AM

Yes, I also noticed a significant change. I had a PBI file of about 800 MB which is now less 300 MB. 

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