What to Do When a Large Photo Freezes the Browser
By ImgHeal · Updated
Protect the master while creating a smaller working copy that the browser can process reliably.
Identify where the problem begins
Check the image's pixel dimensions as well as file size. A highly compressed photograph can still expand to a very large amount of memory when decoded in a browser.
Create a safe diagnostic copy
Close unused tabs, keep the master safe, and export a smaller copy for the web task. Preserve enough pixels for the intended output rather than repeatedly retrying a file that crashes the session.
Verify the corrected file
Open the working copy, confirm crop and detail, then upload it alone. If the browser still fails, record dimensions, format, device, and error before contacting support.
Check before you finish
- Check pixel dimensions.
- Create a smaller derivative.
- Keep the original master untouched.
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