Document size warning while saving

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November 21, 2022
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Why would I be getting a document size too big warning while saving a tiff file that is only 1.49G? This file does not exceed the 4.00G file size. It is a 16bit tiff file and the document size at bottom left of the window is 216.3M/1.49G. Dimensions are 27.327 in x 15.37 in at 300 ppi. Am I doing something wrong or is this a bug. I know I've saved bigger tiffs than this before.

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TheDigitalDog

Inspiring

I see the same 'size' (216.3M) if I make a 'new' doc with those specifications, but that other (/) 1.49G is really odd unless you've got a large number of layers. Is that the case?

You might try resetting your Photoshop preferences. Press and hold Alt+Control+Shift (Windows) or Option+Command+Shift (macOS) immediately after launching Photoshop. You will be prompted to delete the current settings. You can also reset preferences upon a quit if Photoshop is running by going into General Preferences>General>Reset on Quit.

This action only affects the items found in the preferences dialog box. Numerous program settings are stored in the Adobe Photoshop Preferences file, including general display options, file-saving options, performance options, cursor options, transparency options, type options, and options for plug‑ins and scratch disks. Brushes (and lots of other setting) are not affected by the above instructions for deleting preferences. You may wish to make a screen capture of the settings in the Preferences dialog to reset them prior to deleting of this file.

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FFOPAuthor

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Hi dog........ Only 9 layers including the background layer. 3 of the layers are Smart Objects. If I delete the top layer which is a vibrance layer it will save at 16 bit although I see no file size change when I delete that layer. It will also save if I convert it to 8 bit. In prefrences I had "Enable Legacy Save As" checked. Unchecking it made no difference. Not sure I want to reset all preferences just yet.

TheDigitalDog

Inspiring

Really odd that removing that one layer now makes it work. Either a bug or something similar, maybe you can describe the layer stack or better, upload a layered doc that fails into something like Dropbox so others can test it.

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"

J E L

Community Expert

Hi @FFOP, as a test, if you change from 16 Bits to 8 Bits, are you able to save the file? There could be several reasons why the file isn't saving, but I don't think it's a program bug. Are you running Photoshop 24.0.1 version? Here are some other threads on this topic you might want to skim.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/tiff-file-over-4gb-print-project/td-p/10021025

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/size-limit-on-tif-files-in-photoshop-cc/td-p/10780107

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FFOPAuthor

Participating Frequently

Thanks for the response JEL. Yes it does save after converted to 8 bit and yes I am running Photoshop 24.0.1. Oddly it also will save at 16 bit if I delete the top layer which is just a vobrance layer. When I do delete that layer I see no file size change which I think is strange.

J E L

Community Expert

Sure, @FFOP, I'm happy to help start ruling out some potential conflicts. That is strange about the vibrancy layer making a difference. I'm assuming it's just created with Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Vibrance. Is it clipped to the layer below it? Is the adjustment drastic (i.e., more or less than +/- 50)? Not that this should have anything to do with it, but I'm curious what makes it the “straw” that breaks the camel's back.

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