Ideas
For me, this issue started with the 08/19/25 update (PC: 1.117.227.1030 / Mac - 1.117.227.1230). This patch included some performances updates.
Save files I have from before this date don't have the issue (as described in one of my previous posts, it reduces the size of pictures stored in the file when loading a lot that includes custom paintings and photos, no matter their size - it's less visible on small photos but it's also there).
I can't play my save file since then, as loading any household would destroy the quality of any picture there, and except by manipulating the file through the Sims 4 Studio, I can't revert them back (and there is no point to that, as they would be blurry again the next time I play).
I wish this issue will be solved one day, but I kind of lost hope, it doesn't seem acknowledged at all by the team, and with the on-going issues regarding paintings and photos, I don't think it's seen as a priority. Even the pictures in the trailer of the next pack are blurry...
Even the pictures in the trailer of the next pack are blurry...
It's a travesty that they ignored/didn't notice it there even and this completely rules out mods being a culprit (I had no mods when this was discovered anyway). I want to play but I also don't want to ruin my photos so I haven't really played for months. Everyone, get your friends to vote on this issue and post complaints.