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# Save Compressed Project

Reduce the size of D5 scene files by compressing data storage files to further save storage space in project archives.

This option is enabled in Preference > General.

<figure><img src="/files/VAX7JouMA99a8EqFvfaR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Save Compressed Project</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
Compressed project files will not open properly in older (under 2.6) versions of the D5, and the model may be disappeared after opening.
{% endhint %}