{"id":20930,"date":"2026-09-24T07:58:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/?p=20930"},"modified":"2026-09-24T07:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:58:18","slug":"how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the Photoshop \u201cScratch Disks Are Full\u201d Error: The Complete Beginner-to-Pro Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#What_Is_a_Scratch_Disk_in_Photoshop\" >What Is a Scratch Disk in Photoshop?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Simple_Example\" >Simple Example<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#What_Does_the_Error_Look_Like\" >What Does the Error Look Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Why_Does_Photoshop_Say_Scratch_Disks_Are_Full\" >Why Does Photoshop Say Scratch Disks Are Full?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#1_Your_Drive_Has_No_Free_Space\" >1. Your Drive Has No Free Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#2_Youre_Editing_Huge_Files\" >2. You&#8217;re Editing Huge Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#3_Photoshop_Temporary_Files_Built_Up\" >3. Photoshop Temporary Files Built Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#4_Too_Many_History_States\" >4. Too Many History States<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#5_Wrong_Scratch_Disk_Settings\" >5. Wrong Scratch Disk Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Signs_Your_Scratch_Disk_Is_About_to_Fill_Up\" >Signs Your Scratch Disk Is About to Fill Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#How_to_Fix_Scratch_Disks_Are_Full_in_Photoshop\" >How to Fix Scratch Disks Are Full in Photoshop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Solution_1_Free_Up_Disk_Space_Best_First_Fix\" >Solution 1: Free Up Disk Space (Best First Fix)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Windows\" >Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mac\" >Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#What_Should_You_Delete\" >What Should You Delete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#How_Much_Free_Space_Should_You_Keep\" >How Much Free Space Should You Keep?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Solution_2_Delete_Photoshop_Temporary_Files\" >Solution 2: Delete Photoshop Temporary Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Windows_Steps\" >Windows Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mac_Steps\" >Mac Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Solution_3_Change_Your_Scratch_Disk\" >Solution 3: Change Your Scratch Disk<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Windows-2\" >Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mac-2\" >Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Cant_Open_Photoshop\" >Can&#8217;t Open Photoshop?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Windows-3\" >Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mac-3\" >Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Solution_4_Reduce_History_States\" >Solution 4: Reduce History States<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Change_It\" >Change It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Solution_5_Adjust_Photoshop_Memory_Settings\" >Solution 5: Adjust Photoshop Memory Settings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Steps\" >Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Solution_6_Purge_Photoshop_Cache\" >Solution 6: Purge Photoshop Cache<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Steps-2\" >Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Solution_7_Reset_Photoshop_Preferences\" >Solution 7: Reset Photoshop Preferences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Windows-4\" >Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mac-4\" >Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#How_to_Prevent_Scratch_Disk_Errors_Forever\" >How to Prevent Scratch Disk Errors Forever<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Use_an_SSD\" >Use an SSD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Keep_Plenty_of_Free_Space\" >Keep Plenty of Free Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Close_Unused_Documents\" >Close Unused Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Restart_Photoshop_Regularly\" >Restart Photoshop Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Archive_Old_Projects\" >Archive Old Projects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Best_Scratch_Disk_Settings_for_Different_Users\" >Best Scratch Disk Settings for Different Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mistake_1_Ignoring_Low_Disk_Warnings\" >Mistake 1: Ignoring Low Disk Warnings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mistake_2_Using_a_Slow_External_Drive\" >Mistake 2: Using a Slow External Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mistake_3_Saving_Everything_on_C_Drive\" >Mistake 3: Saving Everything on C Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Mistake_4_Keeping_Thousands_of_PSD_Files_on_Your_Main_Drive\" >Mistake 4: Keeping Thousands of PSD Files on Your Main Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Can_I_Delete_Photoshop_Temp_Files\" >Can I Delete Photoshop Temp Files?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#How_Much_Scratch_Disk_Space_Does_Photoshop_Need\" >How Much Scratch Disk Space Does Photoshop Need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Can_I_Use_an_External_SSD\" >Can I Use an External SSD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Why_Does_Photoshop_Become_Slow_Even_Without_the_Error\" >Why Does Photoshop Become Slow Even Without the Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Does_More_RAM_Reduce_Scratch_Disk_Usage\" >Does More RAM Reduce Scratch Disk Usage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Quick_Troubleshooting_Checklist\" >Quick Troubleshooting Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Need_Professional_Photoshop_Editing_Were_Here_to_Help\" >Need Professional Photoshop Editing? We&#8217;re Here to Help<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Our_Professional_Services_Include\" >Our Professional Services Include<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.photoeditingservicesco.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-photoshop-scratch-disks-are-full-error-the-complete-beginner-to-pro-guide-2026\/#Why_Choose_Photo_Editing_Services_Company\" >Why Choose Photo Editing Services Company?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/8S0fLUFg-MeDGB5JQglmJK20LzmwJlR18WHbebIoe_iA9rK5lWD4HrHLfBwvS0LnBe3rN-Y3RMDvw7FmCbTo773b29coUzURphgI7K84CSIaXZJ0Yj8HCE_KleP2cB0K8uhs4dwHKrIK2XiOMEVlCHmO20NfbR4b6gbuP4M5iOM?purpose=inline\" alt=\"How to deal with the problem that the scratch disk of Photoshop is full? - Rene.E Laboratory\" width=\"235\" height=\"133\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/kDNyEpNN0zrnjwjJw1oCewMXWEPTGduVdAHpm2_R6JxAGmX3Gv9OhXMUbUT78tAybqImZkphU_j2XKenrPUd2TYbK220zS9kA6LYHD2bPc87fBhyzzuDcal7q0GC7fPW4mNMxCSVg3MnL-67XLqG2oC8ufPdeG5hwWo9ugUoGZQ?purpose=inline\" alt=\"Your Photoshop is Running Slow? Here Are Some Performance Tips \u2022 Giggster Guide\" width=\"274\" height=\"214\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/nYQPeWV1WI_c1Kbsii84hXErOimFgLnjuEyWSUIJFT1ZLyOVFXZ1u2AHsyLPZ-XHL9wPh9tdxFMyDRPAw2mV02kJyw6glqRmnT8ODazjgCNmPeceFemTK854RDk2DBHNKH1wEFyP0jnC8Y9GSA24UYaWTWmY0LqBktqdR7EMBtw?purpose=inline\" alt=\"Temporary File l\u00e0 g\u00ec? C\u00e1ch x\u00f3a File Temporary tr\u00ean m\u00e1y t\u00ednh \u0111\u01a1n gi\u1ea3n - Thegioididong.com\" width=\"472\" height=\"211\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/photoshop\/desktop\/troubleshoot\/performance-stability-issues\/troubleshoot-scratch-disk-full-errors-in-photoshop.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Adobe Photoshop<\/a> is one of the world&#8217;s most powerful photo editing applications, but even experienced designers and photographers occasionally run into frustrating errors. One of the most common problems is the dreaded \u201cScratch Disks Are Full\u201d message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">This error often appears at the worst possible moment\u2014while editing a client project, creating a design, or opening a large PSD file. Sometimes Photoshop becomes extremely slow. Other times, it refuses to open entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The good news is that this problem is usually easy to fix once you understand what a scratch disk is and why Photoshop uses it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">In this complete guide, you&#8217;ll learn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What the Scratch Disk error means<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Why it happens<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">How to fix it on Windows and Mac<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">How to prevent it from happening again<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Professional tips to make Photoshop run faster<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or an advanced Photoshop user, this guide will help you solve the problem quickly and safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Scratch_Disk_in_Photoshop\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What Is a Scratch Disk in Photoshop?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/vFdoqxqo_zDj4sIgz2_sP2i1mPy4c3oO5E-RC_Ljjs3xxiDi6Fl23dTXVZdjnXIsG4hxX9krmOf4Bu7h-SmkczaYbOLztVk7Gm750piTL6UMu-1vrszxBvC69FF2Z6andgYsbpw6k1D02rJU8R_7_3d3DPME3qttD3udEniy59k?purpose=inline\" alt=\"Optimize Photoshop preferences for faster performance\n\u2013 LSP Actions by Lemon Sky\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">A Scratch Disk is temporary storage that Photoshop uses when your computer&#8217;s RAM is not enough for the work you&#8217;re doing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Think of it like a backup workspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Normally, Photoshop processes everything in your computer&#8217;s memory (RAM). However, when you&#8217;re working with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Large images<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Multiple layers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Smart Objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">High-resolution RAW files<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">AI-powered Photoshop tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">the RAM can become full.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Instead of stopping completely, Photoshop temporarily stores extra data on your hard drive or SSD. That temporary storage is called the Scratch Disk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Example\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Simple Example<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Imagine you&#8217;re painting on a desk.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The desk is your RAM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Extra papers are placed on a nearby table.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">That nearby table is your Scratch Disk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If that table becomes full, you can&#8217;t continue working comfortably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">That&#8217;s exactly what happens inside Photoshop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_Error_Look_Like\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What Does the Error Look Like?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">You may see messages like:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u201cCould not complete your request because the scratch disks are full.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">or<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u201cCould not initialize Photoshop because the scratch disks are full.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Sometimes Photoshop also displays a Scratch Disk Low warning before the actual error appears.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Photoshop_Say_Scratch_Disks_Are_Full\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Why Does Photoshop Say Scratch Disks Are Full?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/qq3j6GusyzG9FJCw7YkzErWLMzMuiSL27eMvpHUL63cd_qp1A4dCh9PLhp_Sh57PvC6gv4r0xGg8QxldcP22oYdcSUed-X7PBwhD0ACGTSkOTw2ZMyZs3SAK7OMRHnm77tQ6YNoI9SuAMmp3nDooLjw_GgLnQsAiJPB8L9MW-g4?purpose=inline\" alt=\"How to free up space on Mac and how to fix &quot;Startup disk full&quot; - The pCloud Blog\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">There isn&#8217;t just one reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Usually it&#8217;s caused by one or more of these problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Your_Drive_Has_No_Free_Space\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">1. Your Drive Has No Free Space<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">This is the most common cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Photoshop needs a significant amount of temporary storage while editing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If your drive is almost full, Photoshop cannot create enough temporary files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Youre_Editing_Huge_Files\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">2. You&#8217;re Editing Huge Files<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Large files consume enormous temporary storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">8K photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Large banners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Product catalogs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Hundreds of layers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">16-bit PSD files<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">These projects require much more Scratch Disk space than ordinary images.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Photoshop_Temporary_Files_Built_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">3. Photoshop Temporary Files Built Up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If Photoshop crashes unexpectedly, temporary files may remain on your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Over time these files occupy valuable storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Too_Many_History_States\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">4. Too Many History States<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Every time you press Ctrl+Z, Photoshop keeps a record of your actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">More undo history means more storage usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Wrong_Scratch_Disk_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">5. Wrong Scratch Disk Settings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Sometimes Photoshop is using a drive that has very little free space even though another drive has plenty available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_Your_Scratch_Disk_Is_About_to_Fill_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Signs Your Scratch Disk Is About to Fill Up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/qwa7Q6nACzwX8ZLsCr2Fbrxqp_WxJ8JOG3RwgXa3TMmcIw9_lsOS76XjTxNwcrThtgYQFeuJEKy5XwOfoHZN6bT6qZYxjbqu-F136je3g87MM8waY3_E_RlCZtFtTLj6vpwiTeYm_xFN5dxx3P1Y2VwTUEGPoNf-eDZdaDjiV6I?purpose=inline\" alt=\"Progress bar stuck on screen when opening image from Lightroom | Community\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Before the error appears, you may notice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Photoshop becomes slow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Filters take longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Saving files takes extra time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Large files freeze.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Brushes lag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Undo becomes slower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Photoshop crashes unexpectedly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Recognizing these warning signs early can help prevent lost work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Scratch_Disks_Are_Full_in_Photoshop\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">How to Fix Scratch Disks Are Full in Photoshop<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Let&#8217;s go through each solution carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Free_Up_Disk_Space_Best_First_Fix\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Solution 1: Free Up Disk Space (Best First Fix)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/TucZsg53FuTz0vxwYCaMX-YHyyhA1mbKXFtFNu68mJedVkK8bZPfiuJJmik4o-RBc9_BK2kbt5icr_miuQFDap_5Hy8FRaq_ygGQjfLUpFz-D7xOYqVRe30EflfN8DdOXBhg7qnQCQuephADsqh6-cwYr4Mi-6DGJn393NQv8eg?purpose=inline\" alt=\"How to Clear Cache Files in Windows 10 and 11 - Guiding Tech\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/d5AQ3OZalg9LqWxKDgUR36yjd9hBnfyrYeUFjedW2Yod-bwPOp67DDOfzpINFEGucU5JwxwQUWjrbqeEeBR7W8Ck8qiIgIqThrzCdsjW-i1xllBt9SAHEcVKjjIBBxfYezMwkB9RuTy70tDUUFF_60t9RxOZJ_OTu1n13DV9KVY?purpose=inline\" alt=\"\u5982\u4f55\u4fdd\u6301\u4e7e\u6de8\u7684 Downloads \u8cc7\u6599\u593e. \u4e00\u62db\u990a\u6210\u4fdd\u6301\u4e0b\u8f09\u8cc7\u6599\u593e\u4e7e\u6de8\u3001\u81ea\u52d5\u522a\u9664 Downloads \u8cc7\u6599\u593e\u88e1\u9762\u7684\u820a\u6a94\u6848\u2026 | by Bruce Li | Daily Life Productivity | Medium\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/Vuglih9IjFCeFSf7OhUhzLCymC6jAUYNt9oc0gkQaeorvurMFdKLTnJ6KYoOCx02LDugqnaMbfjCXd8yO2CDttnWve5jTpWDSfa2FVSu7l4HG9jyz3vpVj3C4tVTaJL7rz06YVn80y0trIkYbGdeWVameNQsTHqDn9vFm-0JH_g?purpose=inline\" alt=\"Remove Purgeable Space on Mac Big Sur: How to Clear Hard Drive? [Internal &amp; External Storage]\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">This is the easiest solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Windows<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Open File Explorer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Right-click the C: drive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Select Properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Click Disk Cleanup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Delete unnecessary temporary files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Empty the Recycle Bin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mac<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Open Apple Menu \u2192 About This Mac.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Go to Storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Remove unnecessary files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Empty the Trash.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Delete\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What Should You Delete?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Safe options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Downloads<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Temporary files<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Duplicate photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Old videos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Recycle Bin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Cache files<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Avoid deleting important system files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Free_Space_Should_You_Keep\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">How Much Free Space Should You Keep?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">For professional Photoshop work, keeping around 100 GB of free space is a good target, especially when working with large files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Delete_Photoshop_Temporary_Files\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Solution 2: Delete Photoshop Temporary Files<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/eIchiizO6L7GR4pdH5OhtheLi4HR8rlFdXWPK5XG_yUAmbEbOyU1YmZCREn0WxfgwcNCnWDBvvgvuME8pByHtAkn0qWa-IbM8-iUN3Zp08jfj_asDSx8xr4Fp8PKH1BFpNvD_hfI_YHm0AkBTUoWxnHzHATYTnAMUXgE1o6xlPI?purpose=inline\" alt=\"How to Open Photoshop Temp File | PFRE\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Sometimes Photoshop leaves behind temporary files after crashing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">These files can become surprisingly large.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_Steps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Windows Steps<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Close Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Press Windows + R.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Type:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><code>%temp%<\/code><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Look for files beginning with:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><code>Photoshop Temp<\/code><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Delete them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Restart Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac_Steps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mac Steps<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Temporary files are generally removed automatically after closing Photoshop, but restarting your Mac can help clear remaining temporary data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Change_Your_Scratch_Disk\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Solution 3: Change Your Scratch Disk<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/vFdoqxqo_zDj4sIgz2_sP2i1mPy4c3oO5E-RC_Ljjs3xxiDi6Fl23dTXVZdjnXIsG4hxX9krmOf4Bu7h-SmkczaYbOLztVk7Gm750piTL6UMu-1vrszxBvC69FF2Z6andgYsbpw6k1D02rJU8R_7_3d3DPME3qttD3udEniy59k?purpose=inline\" alt=\"Optimize Photoshop preferences for faster performance\n\u2013 LSP Actions by Lemon Sky\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If you have another drive with more storage, tell Photoshop to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Windows<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Open Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Go to:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Edit \u2192 Preferences \u2192 Scratch Disks<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Select another drive with plenty of free space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Click OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Restart Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mac<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Open Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Go to:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Photoshop \u2192 Settings \u2192 Scratch Disks<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Choose another drive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Restart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Using a fast SSD usually provides better performance than an older hard drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cant_Open_Photoshop\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Can&#8217;t Open Photoshop?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/QyvBg_m1yT6yxBlgym94fE10_2ttSiO1FX9Z0KOyrKq97qHd0iYq4tSJ7XNdEwt_mh6H1k8UQNykEGGLKbqQxK5mThQSYwn5Dtsoi7ejBusPUHX7arXlHSMfK1F0lOB7SOJmIqi5W2e2GKAIS4IizqOPza59MjgpmIQl1Ag5qZg?purpose=inline\" alt=\"C\u00e1ch kh\u1eafc ph\u1ee5c l\u1ed7i Scratch Disks are Full Photoshop\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Don&#8217;t worry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">You can change the Scratch Disk before Photoshop launches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Windows<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Hold:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Ctrl + Alt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">while opening Photoshop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mac<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Hold:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Command + Option<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">during startup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">A Scratch Disk selection window appears before Photoshop loads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">This trick often solves startup failures immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_4_Reduce_History_States\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Solution 4: Reduce History States<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/tbWknFj-rMh4KUht7-Pp5_3j-xoBSIeMeJicmExAYL-ZLEVTwdDLBNM7DqxLG--BZ2dlFMouMquei8p7Lw1BsfjAP-7QbWqnKAgzEG8s1Ffg9nK8gA80ng3vqItJI_POIo1qKkezJ1rWIaWtmSKnUYTLr4e6jRDRkxGog88JsP8?purpose=inline\" alt=\"How to Unmerge Layers in Photoshop | Envato Tuts+\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Many users don&#8217;t realize that undo history consumes storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_It\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Change It<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">1. Open:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Preferences \u2192 Performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">2. Find:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">History States<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">3. Reduce it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Default: 50<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Better for large projects: 20\u201330<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">You&#8217;ll still have plenty of undo steps while reducing Scratch Disk usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_5_Adjust_Photoshop_Memory_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Solution 5: Adjust Photoshop Memory Settings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/Dm7ra2r5XVZf9drRqjQr6CKuKqO37kATpdJ1QxcmSIAdSdAthTyOWF7-vthMu9ua1tyqe3n4q0foCMIwwaadHDFhPkXu7rnzhkJiCUu6sIInYtxSGVrwtCe0E49lfuDQvhBRpOOrQWJQqgvU7qqbnoO-HUo4QtGQlWO7cm8foEk?purpose=inline\" alt=\"How to Clear Photoshop Error \u201cScratch Disks Are Full\u201d?\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Giving Photoshop more RAM can reduce Scratch Disk usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Steps<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">1. Open:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Preferences \u2192 Performance<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Increase the memory allocated to Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Stay within Photoshop&#8217;s recommended range.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Don&#8217;t allocate all your RAM to Photoshop because your operating system also needs memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_6_Purge_Photoshop_Cache\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Solution 6: Purge Photoshop Cache<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/41zUYjUHflCaQNvscoAcLVxJ3_OD7bJm8MEPJNSAHHFUQ1ZbXozStr0qaase5eEbnPZ4iDk8x9F_zlxl1ZHlLQQ06LGmOiNDgHo6tmi-Fhw-DngdoYnniKdX7wbPo_k9xmPDvoREtww1g_O2Jp8iEnBvUtCWC8lpuEwgQhe71WA?purpose=inline\" alt=\"Photoshop Lagging? Make Photoshop Run Faster \ud83d\ude80\n|\nPSDDude\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Photoshop stores temporary data while working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">You can clear it manually.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Steps<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Open Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Click:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Edit \u2192 Purge<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">3. Choose:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Clipboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Histories<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">All<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Important: Purging History removes your undo steps, so save your work first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_7_Reset_Photoshop_Preferences\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Solution 7: Reset Photoshop Preferences<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/52fDVN-63vpqdlWp4jIRmzPWRQqy-RPcpg2AqFms6gbHc5YEn890BbplaIVz3EjT_xaDiR8L1sVBi5odOaT8P5umb7u0rRDS3ZfdCuktX_pw8q_cdUDb9CTX8zzdl4Y2M0Z3vLto8lfpyElPFMFRDCU0ff6UqTHM67uZ0oy9FX0?purpose=inline\" alt=\"Delete preferences in mac photoshop | Community\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Corrupted settings can also trigger Scratch Disk problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows-4\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Windows<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Close Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Hold:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><code>Shift + Ctrl + Alt<\/code><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Launch Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Confirm resetting preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac-4\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mac<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Use:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><code>Shift + Command + Option<\/code><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">This restores Photoshop&#8217;s default settings and often resolves persistent issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Scratch_Disk_Errors_Forever\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">How to Prevent Scratch Disk Errors Forever<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/lUfzpyGN0JXLDaET5VnqrnaftCmYNSHf5C2HVKlvWJCmqXXwEyMtJP1051GTP46oJjGR7IilT1zq7Uh4qCus1liFzHofYofeevV5WX2iZzi0pOmdY7_KtfLS4wSikkyj9QGakTHtANYVtTTrRX1yLDI8xMKGLcKkdgSxQoi7nT0?purpose=inline\" alt=\"\u3010\u81ea\u4f5cPC\u3011SSD\u306e\u4fa1\u683c\u304c\u4e0b\u843d\u3057\u3066\u304d\u305f\u4eca\u30b3\u30cd\u30af\u30bf\u304c\u6298\u308c\u305fSSD\u306e\u30c7\u30fc\u30bf\u3092\u8a8d\u8b58\u3057\u306a\u304f\u306a\u308b\u524d\u306b\u79fb\u884c\u3059\u308b\u3010SSD\u5897\u8a2d\u3011 : \u306e\u3093\u3073\u308a\u307e\u3063\u305f\u308a\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Fixing the error is great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Preventing it is even better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Here are professional habits that keep Photoshop running smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_an_SSD\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Use an SSD<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">SSDs are much faster than traditional hard drives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Faster loading<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Faster saving<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Better Scratch Disk performance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Plenty_of_Free_Space\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Keep Plenty of Free Space<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Don&#8217;t wait until your drive reaches 99% capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Regularly remove unnecessary files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Close_Unused_Documents\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Close Unused Documents<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Every open file consumes memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Close projects you&#8217;re not actively editing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_Photoshop_Regularly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Restart Photoshop Regularly<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Long editing sessions gradually increase temporary memory usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Restarting Photoshop refreshes Scratch Disk usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Archive_Old_Projects\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Archive Old Projects<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Move completed PSD files to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">External drives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">NAS storage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Cloud storage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">This keeps your working drive cleaner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Scratch_Disk_Settings_for_Different_Users\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Best Scratch Disk Settings for Different Users<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_6IUVGW_TableFrame\" data-d-column-sizing=\"auto\" data-d-component=\"table\">\n<table class=\"_6IUVGW_Table\" style=\"width: 42.4417%;\" data-d-column-sizing=\"auto\" data-d-dividers=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr data-d-component=\"table-row\">\n<th style=\"width: 41.4493%;\" scope=\"col\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">User Type<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 125.507%;\" scope=\"col\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Recommended Setup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-d-component=\"table-row\">\n<td style=\"width: 41.4493%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Beginner<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.507%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Main SSD with 100GB free<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-d-component=\"table-row\">\n<td style=\"width: 41.4493%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Photographer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.507%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Dedicated SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-d-component=\"table-row\">\n<td style=\"width: 41.4493%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Designer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.507%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Secondary NVMe SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-d-component=\"table-row\">\n<td style=\"width: 41.4493%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">E-commerce Editor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.507%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Separate fast SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-d-component=\"table-row\">\n<td style=\"width: 41.4493%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Agency<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 125.507%;\" data-d-component=\"table-cell\" data-d-valign=\"start\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Dedicated internal SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"S6IMGG_Divider\" data-d-component=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"xl\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Many users accidentally make the problem worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Avoid these mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_1_Ignoring_Low_Disk_Warnings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mistake 1: Ignoring Low Disk Warnings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Low storage warnings are early signs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Fix them before Photoshop stops working.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_2_Using_a_Slow_External_Drive\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mistake 2: Using a Slow External Drive<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">USB 2.0 drives can significantly reduce performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Choose fast USB-C or Thunderbolt SSDs whenever possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_3_Saving_Everything_on_C_Drive\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mistake 3: Saving Everything on C Drive<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Spread projects across multiple drives when possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_4_Keeping_Thousands_of_PSD_Files_on_Your_Main_Drive\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mistake 4: Keeping Thousands of PSD Files on Your Main Drive<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Archive completed work regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Delete_Photoshop_Temp_Files\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Can I Delete Photoshop Temp Files?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Deleting Photoshop temporary files is generally safe after closing Photoshop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Scratch_Disk_Space_Does_Photoshop_Need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">How Much Scratch Disk Space Does Photoshop Need?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The amount varies depending on your projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">For large editing work, keeping around 100 GB of free space is a practical recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_an_External_SSD\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Can I Use an External SSD?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">A fast external SSD works well as a Scratch Disk, especially when connected through USB-C or Thunderbolt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Photoshop_Become_Slow_Even_Without_the_Error\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Why Does Photoshop Become Slow Even Without the Error?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Photoshop may already be using the Scratch Disk because RAM has been exhausted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Increasing available memory and freeing disk space usually improves performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_More_RAM_Reduce_Scratch_Disk_Usage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Does More RAM Reduce Scratch Disk Usage?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">More RAM means Photoshop relies less on temporary disk storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Troubleshooting_Checklist\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Quick Troubleshooting Checklist<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If you&#8217;re in a hurry, follow this checklist.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Save your project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Close Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Delete Photoshop Temp files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Empty Recycle Bin or Trash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Free at least 100 GB of storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Change the Scratch Disk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Reduce History States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Restart Photoshop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Reset Preferences if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The \u201cScratch Disks Are Full\u201d error may seem intimidating, but it&#8217;s really Photoshop&#8217;s way of saying it has run out of temporary working space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Most users can solve the issue by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">freeing storage,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">deleting temporary files,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">selecting a larger Scratch Disk,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">reducing History States,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">and using a faster SSD.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Adopting these habits not only fixes the error but also improves Photoshop&#8217;s speed, stability, and overall editing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_Professional_Photoshop_Editing_Were_Here_to_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Need Professional Photoshop Editing? 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