Adding a scratch disk to Photoshop is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By adding a scratch disk, you can improve the performance of Photoshop and make it run more smoothly. Here’s how to add a scratch disk to Photoshop:
1. Open the Preferences dialog box in Photoshop. You can do this by going to Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences (Mac).
2. Click on the “Performance” tab.
3. Under the “Memory Usage” section, click on the “Custom” radio button. This will allow you to specify how much memory Photoshop should use for its scratch disk.
4. Specify the amount of memory you want to allocate to the scratch disk.
The recommended amount is half of your total system memory. So, if you have 4 GB of RAM, you should allocate 2 GB to the scratch disk.
5. Click on the “OK” button to save your changes and close the Preferences dialog box.”
A scratch disk is simply a location on your hard drive where Photoshop can store temporary files while it’s working on an image. By adding a scratch disk, you can help improve the performance of Photoshop and make it run more smoothly.
