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kirst_t
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December 20, 2014
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Saving files larger than 2gb in Photoshop CC

  • December 20, 2014
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I'm working with a large file for print and it's 2.07G with layers, and I'm getting the error when attempting to save the file that it's over the 2GB maximum.  I'm not seeing .psb in the dropdown menu for saving large files.  Any guidance on how to get around this and save the file?  I checked Preferences: File Handling and don't see anything useful there...

Thanks!

Kirsten

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    Correct answer kirst_t

    You might try a reset before re installing: Press Cmd+Opt+Shift (Mac) or Ctrl+Alt+Shift (Win) immediately after initiating Photoshop startup. Select "yes" when prompted. You have to be fast to get the keys pressed before Photoshop starts opening.

    Please check back to let us know what works!

    Benjamin


    Thanks so much for the speedy replies!  I reinstalled Photoshop CC and the Large Format Document is now in my Save menu. 

    Cheers!

    K

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    Benjamin Root
    Benjamin Root
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    December 20, 2014

    It should be in there under large photoshop document. If not, which for reason it sounds like it isn't, you can save a layered Tiff up to 4GB in size.

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      kirst_tAuthor
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      December 20, 2014

      Thanks BR, not seeing large photoshop doc.  Also, tried saving as Tiff and it gave error saying file is over max 4GB size, which isn't the case it's slightly over 2GB.... odd, any thoughts?

        Benjamin Root
        Benjamin Root
        Legend
        December 20, 2014

        Well, Tiff tends to be pretty large - larger than a PSD. If you don't mind loosing layers, you could try saving as Photoshop Raw. Otherwise, I really don't know what to suggest. It's very strange that PSB isn't there...

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