Post by Sepiana on Feb 15, 2020 18:30:03 GMT
At one time or another we all have run into performance issues with Elements, for example, when working with large files, using certain tools or commands, etc., etc. Fortunately, we can give Elements a boost by going to Edit>Preferences>Performance/Scratch Disks . . . (Adobe Photoshop Elements Editor>Preferences>Performance/Scratch Disks . . . on a Mac) and making the adjustments suggested below.
RAM:
By default Elements uses 70% of the available RAM. The more RAM Elements can use the better; it will help with those features and/or tools which are memory-intensive. In short, it will enhance its performance.
Change the RAM allocation in increments of 5%. Don’t allocate more than 85% of your computer’s RAM to Elements. Monitor how these changes will affect other apps on your computer.
Earlier versions of Elements are 32-bit apps. Even when installed on a 64-bit OS, Elements will install itself as a 32-bit app. This means that the maximum RAM available to 32-bit versions is 4 GB (3.2 GB to be more precise). It makes no difference if you have additional RAM installed on your computer (8 GB, 16 GB, etc.). On the other hand, 64-bit versions are able to take advantage of more RAM.
64-bit versions:
Windows -- PSE 13 and above.
Mac -- PSE 12 and above
History States:
Keep the number of the History States at the default -- for Elements to record 50 steps; this can save scratch disk space and improve performance. Making Elements remember even 100 steps may slow it down, especially if you don’t have a powerful computer with lots of RAM and disk space.
Cache Levels:
The default for this setting is 6 levels. Images may take longer to load but increasing the cache levels will improve Elements response during your workflow.
Scratch disk:
Elements uses a scratch disk to boost its performance when your computer doesn't have enough RAM, i.e., uses a drive with free memory.
The internal drive designated for your scratch disk should be as fast as the drive Elements is installed on. You can select up to four disks to use as scratch disks.
RAM:
By default Elements uses 70% of the available RAM. The more RAM Elements can use the better; it will help with those features and/or tools which are memory-intensive. In short, it will enhance its performance.
Change the RAM allocation in increments of 5%. Don’t allocate more than 85% of your computer’s RAM to Elements. Monitor how these changes will affect other apps on your computer.
NOTE
Earlier versions of Elements are 32-bit apps. Even when installed on a 64-bit OS, Elements will install itself as a 32-bit app. This means that the maximum RAM available to 32-bit versions is 4 GB (3.2 GB to be more precise). It makes no difference if you have additional RAM installed on your computer (8 GB, 16 GB, etc.). On the other hand, 64-bit versions are able to take advantage of more RAM.
64-bit versions:
Windows -- PSE 13 and above.
Mac -- PSE 12 and above
History States:
Keep the number of the History States at the default -- for Elements to record 50 steps; this can save scratch disk space and improve performance. Making Elements remember even 100 steps may slow it down, especially if you don’t have a powerful computer with lots of RAM and disk space.
Cache Levels:
The default for this setting is 6 levels. Images may take longer to load but increasing the cache levels will improve Elements response during your workflow.
Scratch disk:
Elements uses a scratch disk to boost its performance when your computer doesn't have enough RAM, i.e., uses a drive with free memory.
The internal drive designated for your scratch disk should be as fast as the drive Elements is installed on. You can select up to four disks to use as scratch disks.