🧡 Don’t do these four things if you’re trying to slim down your files!

Published: Tue, 02/17/26

Updated: Tue, 02/17/26

February 17, 2026 | Digital Scrapper News | Volume 24 Issue 07

Hi ,

Last month, we talked about slimming down our digital drives. I gave you four easy ways that make a big impact.

Those were things TO DO, but have you thought about things NOT TO DO? Here’s a short list:

Do not “apply” layer styles.
Do not rasterize or simplify type.
Do not rasterize or simplify shapes.
Do not overuse custom shadows.

Doing any of that will usually lead to a HIGHER file size instead of a lower one.

Have a great week! Watch your inbox for Jenifer’s newest class.

Love and creative success,

Jen White, Owner of Digital Scrapper®

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