Quick Ways to Reduce Photoshop File Size

Overview

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Discover 10 practical techniques to significantly reduce Photoshop file sizes in this informative 17-minute video. Explore methods such as trimming extras, removing smart objects, deleting empty and hidden layers, applying masks, merging layers, reducing image dimensions, applying clipping masks, and managing layer effects. Understand the trade-offs between file size and functionality, and learn how to monitor document size in real-time within Photoshop. Gain valuable insights into optimizing your PSD files for improved performance and storage efficiency.

Syllabus

Understanding Compromises
Basics of File Size
Small Request & Surprise Winner
Technique #1: Trimming the Extras
Real-Time Document Size in Photoshop
Technique #2: Take the Smartness Away
Technique #3: Delete Empty Layers
Technique #4: Delete Hidden/Unused Layers
Technique #5: Apply the Masks
Technique #6: Merging
Technique #7: Reduce Image Size
Technique #8: Apply the Clip!
Technique #9: Apply Layer Effects
Technique #10: Delete Unused Layer Effects
The Trade-off with Compression
Outro