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Improving performance with filters and filter effects


    Some filters and filter effects can be memory intensive, especially when applied to a high-resolution bitmap image. Use the following techniques to improve performance when applying these commands:

    • Change the settings. Some commands, such as Glass, are extremely memory-intensive. Try different settings to increase its speed.
    • If you plan to print to a grayscale printer, convert a copy of the bitmap image to grayscale before applying filters. Note, however, that in some cases, applying a filter to a color bitmap image and then converting it to grayscale may not have the same effect as applying the same filter to a grayscale version of the image.