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Apr 20, 2025 10:37 AM UTC
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Storage Dilemma: Keeping or Deleting HDR/Pano RAWs?

Hey everyone, I've been running low on space lately, so I've decided to delete all rejected images and those used for stitching panoramas and HDRs. What are your thoughts on this? Do you typically keep all your stitching files? The only reason I'm considering keeping them is for those rare occasions when someone asks for the original raw file.

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    Nancy OShea
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    Apr 20, 2025 9:41 PM UTC

    OPTION 1: Get an external HD for storage.

    OPTION 2: Use a dedicated Cloud Storage service. Especially useful in the event of a computer failure or other catastrophe. At least your data is safe.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    Apr 21, 2025 6:37 AM UTC

    Thanks! Storage isn’t really a problem—I’m just wondering if you usually hang on to all your stitching files, and if you do, what makes you keep them?

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    Nancy OShea
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    Apr 21, 2025 9:57 PM UTC

    I keep all RAW files in case I ever need them.

     

     

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    John T Smith
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    Apr 20, 2025 2:05 PM UTC

    Your one previous message was in Lightroom Classic... should this question be moved there?

     

    This 'Using the Community' forum is to ask questions about the forum software

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    kglad
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    Apr 20, 2025 11:53 AM UTC

    in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

    p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.



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