![]() In an ideal setup, Photoshop would have enough RAM to run everything without ever needing to use scratch disk space. ![]() How to Allocate RAM to Free Scratch Disk Spaceīefore we get into how to make scratch disks more efficient, I want to start with a quick note about the RAM. Essentially scratch space is hard drive/ssd drive space that Photoshop is using as extra RAM. When Photoshop needs more memory than your computer can provide it begins to use the computer’s Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Drive (whichever your computer has) for extra short-term storage. Photoshop is a complex program, and because it is so powerful it is also it is very “resource intensive” meaning it uses a lot of your computer’s resources – from the processor, to the graphics processor, to the memory. Scratch Disks are temporary storage that Photoshop creates when it needs more storage than it has available on your computer’s RAM. ![]() The first thing we need to know, before we learn how to setup and empty scratch disks is exactly what they are and why Photoshop uses them. What to do when Photoshop Cannot Open Because Scratch Disks Are Full.Clearing Memory Within Photoshop & Purging Cache Files.Using Your System Drive for Scratch Space. ![]() How to Move Photoshop Scratch Disks to Another Drive.Using the Status Bar to Check Efficiency and Scratch Sizes. ![]()
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