my file is to large: and that is something I thought I would never say!!! my files out of my d800 are {around 12 MB's} when I put them in a PScc then into NIK {google} the file will go...

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

and that is something I thought I would never say!!!

my files out of my d800 are {around 12 MB's} when I put them in a PScc then into NIK {google} the file will go all the way up to 128MB's {or more} Now the problem! I use an online canvas print place, the files cannot be any bigger than 60MB's.
1) if I crop I loose my part of my pic
2) if I "save for web" it is under 1MB {afraid this will not print well}
3)I changed the resolution from 300 to 100, made minimal amount of difference.
4) did an online search and really did not give me a lot to work with, mostly informed me to do the "save for web!!"
any help would be appreciated!!

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

I so seldom use PS (virtually all my edits done in Lightroom), but since they are both Adobe products I'm inclined to think they have common features. I know in LR you can set a size limit to the file when exporting. Does anyone know if LR and PS share this feature?

Izza1967 Loc: Bristol, England

What is the file format you are trying to upload as if you are trying to upload the PSD file it will contain any additional layers you may have created using filters and each layer increases the filesize.
A 50mb file duplicated to another layer increases the PSD file size of one of my images to 153mb.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

In Photoshop, go to Image/Image Size. In the dialogue box, the resolution is probably 300 dpi? Change to something like 100 and see what the file size is. Find whatever dpi is necessary to achieve what you need. For web posting, I use 72 dpi, which is what most HTML based web pages will show.

Picdude Loc: Ohio

Izza1967 wrote:

What is the file format you are trying to upload as if you are trying to upload the PSD file it will contain any additional layers you may have created using filters and each layer increases the filesize.
A 50mb file duplicated to another layer increases the PSD file size of one of my images to 153mb.

And TIFF would be even worse. If you aren't already, you may want to consider saving the file as a Jpeg at the maximum quality setting (should be 12 for Photoshop) then check the file size. You will still get compression but will not loose any noticeable detail. If you're already saving as Jpeg - sorry, out of ideas.

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

Izza1967 wrote:

What is the file format you are trying to upload as if you are trying to upload the PSD file it will contain any additional layers you may have created using filters and each layer increases the filesize.
A 50mb file duplicated to another layer increases the PSD file size of one of my images to 153mb.

Speaking of layers, have you tried flattening all the layers before exporting? Be sure to save the un-flattened version first, though.

amehta Loc: Boston

redhogbill wrote:

and that is something I thought I would never say!... (show quote)

The file is not too large, your canvas place is too limiting. If they will not accept the file through a site like Dropbox, get a new canvas printing place.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

redhogbill wrote:

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PS CC saves under any format you want.
Saving for the web is simple as that, file save for web.
Options:
Format gif-jpg-png
Format bit depth
Size
compression ratio if an option in the format selected.

I really do not see where the problem is.

Not sure why you would want to use NIK since PS does everything but that is me - NO plug-in (or add-ons)

And oh, yeah a D800 and you save in jpg??? :shock: :shock: :shock: Try using raw once in a while you are wasting your camera capabilities.

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

I do not use raw when taking pics at family get togethers. but do use most of the rest of the tim

Rongnongno wrote:

PS CC saves under any format you want. br Saving f... (show quote)

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

thank for the help, I may have enough to figure out!!

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

what path to take to flatten layers?? still learning PS

steve_stoneblossom wrote:

Speaking of layers, have you tried flattening all the layers before exporting? Be sure to save the un-flattened version first, though.

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

redhogbill wrote:

what path to take to flatten layers?? still learning PS

Layers -> merge layers

Bear in mind, once done, you relinquish your ability to separate layers, hence the suggestion to save an unflattened version.

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

thank you

steve_stoneblossom wrote:

Layers -> merge layers

Bear in mind, once done, you relinquish your ability to separate layers, hence the suggestion to save an unflattened version.

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

thanks to all.. I now have enough info to be dangerous!!
"image flatten" "jpeg save" "image size" all will work for me... now back to studying!!!

amehta Loc: Boston

redhogbill wrote:

thanks to all.. I now have enough info to be dangerous!!
"image flatten" "jpeg save" "image size" all will work for me... now back to studying!!!

Glad the file size really was too large, and my suggestion was not relevant. :-)