How to speed up bake in manual retopology for 3D models?

To speed up bake in manual retopology for 3D models, optimize meshes, fix UVs, and use simplified test settings. High-poly: Remove hidden faces or duplicate vertices—cuts unnecessary data the baker processes. Low-poly: Ensure UVs don’t overlap; overlapping slows baking by forcing conflict resolution. Test settings: For quick previews, use lower-res maps or disable anti-aliasing—switch to full settings only for final bakes.