Use Memory efficiently by making necessary adjustments

Design software’s often utilizes more space in comparison to others. Same is the case with Photoshop that uses more memory. This is basically because of the high level pixel value and heavy images that are dealt inside. Color variations and modes and changes in them often use more space. Therefore the best way to keep your computer in correct position and shape, it’s better to adjust the memory use by the software.

Many people using Photoshop are not aware about this fact that dealing with the memory usage is within their reach and they can make necessary adjustments as per their requirements.

You need to set memory specifications based on which the efficiency and working capacity of Photoshop can be easily checked in case of image editing. You can have a look at the additional information if you click to right of the information palette that is the document size information (located at footer of the image window). Click on the ‘Scratch Sizes’ to know the value of RAM and scratch disk memory that are in use while during the process of editing an image or any other activity. Choose option named ‘Efficiency’ in order to display the actual action that is if the Photoshop is using the memory from scratch disk or not for performing the tasks of image editing. If the value is less than 100%, it is indicated that if more space from RAM can be made available then operations in Photoshop would be performed at a faster rate. Close all unused images or software for better result and increased efficiency and performance of the software. In case of high resolution images, opened unnecessary, you should be even more careful. This is because extra space is being used without any requirement. Open only file that are needed most.