Small file size when exporting from Lightroom Classic

[stepheng31908252]

I previosly had Ligthroom 5.2 but have not been able to load RAW files for months.  I signed up for the $9.99/month Creative Cloud and downloaded Lightroom Classic.  After working on a RAW file which started out about 25 MB, I exported it back to its folder in Pictures and it was only 4 MB.  I tried running it through Photoshop Elements, and it was still 4 MB.  I looked hard at all the checked boxes and even chatted with Adobe but I still don't know why.  Anyone experienced this?  Thanks for your help.

Steve

[elie_dinur]

Exported it in what format? If jpeg, with what compression?

[DS256]

To add to @elie_dinur. There are a number of factors that affect the size of the exported file. Have a look at this Adobe Help article on Exporting.  What were your File and Image settings when you exported?

P.S. Resolution only applies when you select a physical dimension such as CM or IN.

[stepheng31908252]

Elie,
I'm sorry for the delay. I exported in JPEG at 100% quality. It turns out
I had cropped that photo to smaller dimensions. When I exported an
uncropped image, the file size was 13.9 MB, more what I would expect.
Thank you for your help.
Steve

[dj_paige]

I previosly had Ligthroom 5.2 but have not been able to load RAW files for months.  I signed up for the $9.99/month Creative Cloud and downloaded Lightroom Classic.  After working on a RAW file which started out about 25 MB, I exported it back to its folder in Pictures and it was only 4 MB.  I tried running it through Photoshop Elements, and it was still 4 MB.  I looked hard at all the checked boxes and even chatted with Adobe but I still don't know why.  Anyone experienced this?  Thanks for your help.

Steve

By @stepheng31908252

There's nothing wrong with a 4MB jpg export from your original 25 MB. JPG is a compression technology, it compresses the image with minimal loss of image quality. Everything sounds fine to me.