# Editor Performance (/docs/v0-1/story-portal/troubleshooting/editor-performance)

## Overview [#overview]

Performance issues can make the editor slow or unresponsive. This guide covers common performance problems and solutions.

## Symptoms [#symptoms]

### Performance Issues [#performance-issues]

- Editor is slow
- Lag when interacting
- Delayed responses
- Freezing or hanging
- High memory usage

## Causes [#causes]

### Common Causes [#common-causes]

- **Large Stories**: Very large or complex stories
- **Many Elements**: Too many elements on canvas
- **Browser Issues**: Browser performance problems
- **System Resources**: Insufficient system resources
- **Network Issues**: Slow network connection

## Solutions [#solutions]

### Story Optimization [#story-optimization]

- **Reduce Element Count**: Remove unused elements
- **Simplify Structure**: Simplify complex structures
- **Optimize Content**: Optimize scene content
- **Use Layers**: Hide elements not in use

### Browser Optimization [#browser-optimization]

- **Close Other Tabs**: Free up browser resources
- **Clear Cache**: Clear browser cache
- **Update Browser**: Use latest browser version
- **Disable Extensions**: Disable unnecessary extensions

### System Optimization [#system-optimization]

- **Close Other Applications**: Free up system resources
- **Check Memory**: Ensure sufficient RAM available
- **Update System**: Keep system updated
- **Restart Browser**: Restart browser periodically

## Performance Tips [#performance-tips]

### Best Practices [#best-practices]

- Work with reasonable story sizes
- Use performance mode for large stories
- Hide elements when not needed
- Optimize canvas organization

## Next Steps [#next-steps]

Learn about [Authentication Issues](/docs/v0-1/story-portal/troubleshooting/authentication-issues) for sign-in problems.