Mikelle Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I've been sorting through my years of Scrap Simple supplies - it's wonderful all the things I've discovered! But, I've noticed that many of the templates, especially the embellishment templates, have a PSD file, plus folders of the individual png files. I only ever use the PSD files - where all of the png's already are layered, and I can use them or hide them as needed. I just bought Brandy's 2018 Blenders calendar, and when I downloaded it, I noticed for the png folders she had a message saying it wasn't necessary to download those... I've been wondering about this for some time, thinking all those folders of png's are just taking up room on my EHD since I only use the PSD files, but I've been hesitant to delete them. So, finally, my question: Is there any reason to keep all of those individual png's? This question of course only applies to SS templates that also have a PSD file (some of the LYO - Layer Your Own - supplies come only in png). I use Photoshop CS6, and probably will stick with Photoshop forever, so I don't anticipate using a program where I couldn't use the PSD files. Thanks ahead of time for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri T Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 You have hit the nail on the head, Mikelle. I don't even download the png files when there is a corresponding psd file. The time to be careful, though, is with paper templates - sometimes some of the files are only in png, but in the same paper template set there will be one or more files that also has a psd file. Just make certain that if, for example, there are 6 paper templates in the set, that you end up with 6 different paper templates, whether they be png or psd files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy M Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Good point Cheri! And Mikelle... those png files are for people who don't use Photoshop. We started including those years and years ago, I am sure some people might use them, but most don't. For my Calendars the PSD's are all you need. I made that note because for some reason the PNG files are huge...like really huge. So don't waste your hard drive space if you don't need to. Thanks so much for posting.. I am sure other people might have wondered the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelle Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Great, thanks to both of you for replying! I'm not in danger yet of my EHD filling up (DH keeps accommodating my digital hoarding), but unlike my house, I like my digital world to be nice and clean and organized, without clutter. I'll go back through the SS supplies, and before I delete any png folders, I'll make sure I have the corresponding PSD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy M Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Ahhh a girl after my own heart! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Thanks for this thread Mikelle and for the great answers, they have me thinking. I'm always trying to save space on my hard drive. I remember Jody saying she never saved the pngs but I never understood why. Now I'm thinking that even if I get crazy deleting anything I can at least go through my stash and move the png files to an EHD and from the sound of it, free up some of my space, thanks! That is if I ever get my laptop and supplies up and running again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimes1 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 If given the choice, I don't download the PNG files either. Where they are downloaded, I usually pull all the PSD's into the top level folder for the item and delete all the PNG folders. It looks neat and clean in Picasa when in the folder view, and any layer can be pulled out if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dady Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I proceed exactly like Amy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenrou Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 For some reason, call me wacky...I don't like PSD, but use Tiff, and I do use the png files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I always look for the PSD files, as I prefer them to the PNGs. I wish more SS Papers had PSDs. I'm cleaning out my EHD and my hard drive, so the PNGs will be deleted as long as I have the matching PSDs. I'm also cleaning out my photos from my EHD. I have so many duplicates and/or similar photos from the Botanical Garden, especially in the Rose Garden as well as from Fall Foliage Cruises on the Hudson River. This will take a long time to clean out, but it will be worth it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy M Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 2 hours ago, jenrou said: For some reason, call me wacky...I don't like PSD, but use Tiff, and I do use the png files. Thank you!! I am glad you can use them, I was beginning to wonder who prefers them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy M Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 1 hour ago, lorac said: I always look for the PSD files, as I prefer them to the PNGs. I wish more SS Papers had PSDs. I'm cleaning out my EHD and my hard drive, so the PNGs will be deleted as long as I have the matching PSDs. I'm also cleaning out my photos from my EHD. I have so many duplicates and/or similar photos from the Botanical Garden, especially in the Rose Garden as well as from Fall Foliage Cruises on the Hudson River. This will take a long time to clean out, but it will be worth it in the end. I need to do this as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelle Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 I started going back through just my SSEmb folder, and I noticed I have to really check to be sure I'm only deleting png's that are in a corresponding PSD. Some of the embellishment sets have a mix of individual png elements and PSD/png elements. For now I think I'll still download the png folders when I buy new SS sets, check them closely, and then delete the png files I don't need. So far I've been through only a fraction of my SS stash, and already my EHD is down half a GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenrou Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Brandy M said: Thank you!! I am glad you can use them, I was beginning to wonder who prefers them Hi Brandy! It is good to see you. I keep my eyes open for your collections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 On 10/27/2017 at 4:42 PM, MariJ said: Thanks for this thread Mikelle and for the great answers, they have me thinking. I'm always trying to save space on my hard drive. I remember Jody saying she never saved the pngs but I never understood why. Now I'm thinking that even if I get crazy deleting anything I can at least go through my stash and move the png files to an EHD and from the sound of it, free up some of my space, thanks! That is if I ever get my laptop and supplies up and running again. When you get your laptop back you will be very busy, making pages, emailing people and then cleaning up. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngaire Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 This is an interesting thread. Thanks for asking that question Mikelle. I may also be doing some cleaning and deleting as I too really like to have a nice clean and uncluttered harddrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapgran Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I have tossed up whether to delete the png files. Seeing this thread I think I will get rid of them. If there is no corresponding psd file I usually create one anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Well, I like the png files, especially with blenders. I can visualize them better looking at each file, if I'm wanting to pull different pieces out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy M Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Good point Gayle... I know with CC you can no longer see a thumbnail of what's in the PSD file, you have to open bridge. I don't know if it is the same with PSE...So I do see how that can be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Very interesting threthread. I never thought of deleting the .png files for space - I am unorganized digitally... I nei need to fix the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelle Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 17 hours ago, Brandy M said: Good point Gayle... I know with CC you can no longer see a thumbnail of what's in the PSD file, you have to open bridge. I don't know if it is the same with PSE...So I do see how that can be helpful. I've noticed this in CS6, as well - many of the PSD files don't show on the thumbnail. A lot of them have corresponding jpg's labeled "preview", though, so that might help, although I didn't pick up on it until I'd deleted several of those, too. And then, to Gayle's comment, I agree... as I've been deleting png's, the digital hoarder in me kept seeing various png's that would make great masks or blending pieces by themselves, and I thought about dropping them into a folder together. Then I thought, "No, Hoarder, you must stop this!" It doesn't take long for my PS to open PSD files. I figure I'll just do that to see what's in them, if I want to see what they look like (if I'm looking for something specific). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapgarden Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I download the png file and then go through them and pull out the images I would like to use separately, such as masks, some clusters. individual flowers I may especially like etc. I them put them in a separate category folders where I can find them without having to go through psd files to find them. If I especially like something, usually a mask, and there isn't a corresponding png I will make one to put into my mask folder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy M Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 That's smart Lynne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ande43 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 On 11/28/2017 at 6:40 PM, scrapgarden said: I download the png file and then go through them and pull out the images I would like to use separately, such as masks, some clusters. individual flowers I may especially like etc. I them put them in a separate category folders where I can find them without having to go through psd files to find them. If I especially like something, usually a mask, and there isn't a corresponding png I will make one to put into my mask folder. I do that too Lynn.....I'm going through everything and converting the PSD to TIF file.....then you can delete the JPEG too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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