However when doing this, no ony file sizes gets less, but the quality reduces as well. Delete them. It will probably reduce the file size a lot. Where and when possible, merge several layers to one. Not only will this bring back the file size, it will also help to make the layers look organized and clear. The use of layer masks in Photoshop adds some weight on the file size.
To reduce your file size you can apply the layer masks. This is easily done by right-clicking on the mask, then apply it. Any graphics and colors you leave off the canvas add to your file size.
Flatten the files and save them as 8 bit at the risk of visual degradation if you do future editing on them 2. Save them as JPEGs same risks as above 3. Buy bigger hard drive s 4. Offload some images to a reputable cloud storage provider I store around TB not GB with Google - works like a charm.
As James said - HDDs aren't expensive - that would be my recommendation. Make sure you're following a good backup regime too including at least 1 copy of your data off-site. Thanks for the answer. I should say that it was not like this before. This just happened some months ago. Even now when I open my old PSD and save them again. File size will be more. And inside of photoshop is saying your file size is Mb but when i save it, it will like Mb.
Something change with new photoshop. Perhaps they did a bad algorithm. Check your Camera Raw settings. Johan W. Perhaps they did a bad algorithm My guess is that you were saving the PSD files with 'Maximize Compatibility' unchecked.
If so these files will appear inside LR showing only the base image with no layers. Checking that option allows seeing the image with all layers applied, but it will double the file size.
With the enabled, it should only increase the file size by the amount required to include a merged reference in the document. Photoshop estimated that the file would be MB and the saved file was exactly that. For example this file. As you see. It makes no sense. NEF is a raw file from camera and has massive information.
What photoshop do to the pictures that increase the file size like this. Step 1: Only Keep the Essential Layers I know this one sounds quite obvious, but it's easy to forget some of the junk that accrues as you create your document.
Step 2: Crop Oversized Layers to Document Bounds Even the graphics and colors you leave off the canvas will be added to your file size. Make sure to delete anything in the document that is off the canvas. Of course, this only saves space if you have an overhang in your document. Be careful though, flattening layers is destructive and greatly reduces your ability to make changes to your file.
Is all your hard work out the window? Fortunately not. With a simple file settings option, you can change your save limit from 2GB to 4GB and higher! As you start to add more layers to your project, it inevitably increases the file size.
By default, Photoshop will save your document as a. Since PSD files are off the table, what other options do you have to save large documents in Photoshop? The major advantage of this file type is it can be read across many platforms. Better yet, it will even contain things like layers, transparency, and tags left behind from your edit.
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