MATLAB: Are the file sizes of FIG files generated in MATLAB R2014b so much larger than earlier MATLAB releases

Question

Why are my FIG files considerably larger in MATLAB R2014b than in MATLAB R2014a and earlier?

 

Answer 1

We have updated our graphics system in R2014b and we are now including more information and allowing for expanded future capabilities.

 

To save files in a smaller size, please use the following commands:

 

In the MATLAB R2014b Prerelease:

savefig(H,FILENAME,'Version2')

 

In the final MATLAB R2014b release:

savefig(H,FILENAME,'compact')