13 Token-Saving Fixes for Claude
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Jun 11, 2026
13 Token-Saving Fixes for Claude A list of 13 practical tips to reduce token usage in Claude, from file conversion to session management.
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1. Convert PDFs to plain .md before uploading.
2. Crop screenshots (1,300 tokens → under 100).
3. Plan & brainstorm in Chat. Build the file in Cowork.
4. Add "Read my folder. Ask me questions first."
5. Only redo the broken part, not the whole output.
6. Batch 3 tasks into 1 message (1 reload, not 3).
7. Hit 'Edit' on your messages, not the new prompt.
8. Start a new chat the second the topic changes.
9. Summarize & start fresh every 15-20 messages.
10. Sonnet for easy tasks. Fable/Opus for deep work.
11. Turn off Search + connectors you're not using.
12. Spread your work across 2-3 sessions a day.
13. Trim your "About Me" file under 2,000 words.
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