There is pretty much nothing you can do about that. Be sure to use WEBP images everywhere. As for Creative Elements itself - it is slow and bloated, that is how it works. Not using it will be the answer.
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There is pretty much nothing you can do about that. Be sure to use WEBP images everywhere. As for Creative Elements itself - it is slow and bloated, that is hot it works. Not using it will be the answer.