Small PSD suddenly too large and needs to be saved as a PSB?

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August 3, 2021
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I am using Photoshop v 22.4.3 on a 2019 iMac 3.7 GHz, 64 GB.

I have a simple psd with 7 layers.
2627 x 1422 px
Image size 10.7 MB (according to Image Size.. see attached)

For some reason this file will not save as a PSD. A window pops up claiming that the file is over 2 GB and needs to be saved as a PSB file. What could be causing this?

I've had similar trouble using 'SAVE AS' after working with an established PSD. I usually 'SAVE AS' a jpeg if I want to send a sample sketch to a client but recently I've needed to choose SAVE A COPY because the option to SAVE AS a jpeg isnt available.

I appreciate any help. If you need any further info to help me sort this out please let me know.

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Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

Then the Layer probably violates a pixel-limitation – I think it used to be 30.000, not sure if that still applies.

One work-around would be

• Select > All

• Layer > Layer Mask > Reveal Selection

• Layer > Smart Objects > Convert to Smart Object

Then the image sould be save-able as psd. (Because the »offending« pixels are hidden within a psb within the psd.)

David MilesAuthor

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Unfortunately, I posed two questions in this post. So the question about SAVE AS options was solved but the question about a small psd needing to be saved as a PSB was not.

I have narrowed down the source of the issue. I used the shape tool to create a multi-spoked wheel to use as a perspective grid. The wheel was enlarged beyond the scope of the page. I tried rasterizing those layers but still had issues saving a psd. HOwever, when I removed those layers from the file it would save with no problems. So must be something to do with a large shape layer? I'm not sure.