i have 5.97 gb free By @tinyapplesxoxo   Goodness gracious me!!  I am amazed your computer even runs, yet alone Photoshop.  You no space for Photoshop Scratch files.  I wonder how the Windows Page file is managing, although it probably has reserved space. I can see that you have several replies all saying the same thing.  That's because people can hardly believe what you are tell us.     I am probably repeating what others have said, but what sort of computer are you using.  If it is a desktop with a tower, then get another drive to unload to.  If it is a laptop, then what are its fastest ports?  You might not have room for a second drive, but pocket drives can be fast enough to share files, depending on the interface.   Tell us exactly what computer you are using, and yopu'll get specific adice. ... View more

That's quite a small screen.  I wonder if the CTB is outside that screen area. Do you remember if it is set to be Pined?  It is only visible when relative tool etc is selected, plus a layer is selected.  If it is not pined, select a layer and do something like  make a selection.   It is supposed to return to its defgault position if you reset your workspace, but IME that does not work.   Good luck. ... View more

I use sketchfab to find 3d models.  It has a truly massive number of items that you can rotate on all axis, and then screen grab to get the angle you need.    This one has an attached shadow. https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/avro-lancaster-2f15889043d84b09835aea5fa47ac0af   This one doesn't, so you can orientate with the mouse. Remove background, apply the l;ayer mask and fill with black. https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/avro-lancaster-d12038b69a3541ecb33e3e8efcafff0f   I generally use at least two layers to create shadows, and more if the shadow falls on multiple planes (surfaces at different angles) so be prepared to cut the shadow into sections.     Other than that, every case is different.  You need to work out the angles and decide what should fall where and how it will be distorted.  If you have a specific exaple to share, people here might give specific help. ... View more

I don't think you'd be able to still be using an old version of the CC Desktop App, but the beta tab used to be last on the right.  That meant it would be hidden if the window was not sufficiently large.  That is no longer the case (because people were having the same problem as you, so it is now the first tab.   Even if you have a non relevant category selected, the beta tab still shows but is greyed out.   So make sure your CC Desktop App is up to date.   Another problem is corrupted cache, but the only way I know to clear it is with Cleaner Tool.  That would mean reinstalling all of your Adobe apps, which sounds crazy to me.     Anyone know how to clear the CC Desktop App cache?         ... View more

One of the reasons for a Wrong Format error with CC Libraries is a sync error.  If these are the same files that used to work, and you say they are a 'total mess' then a sync error sounds like a strong possibility.    This is what the Google Ai summery suggests.  (Or try this link)   1. Verify Supported File Formats  First, confirm the file type you are trying to add is supported by Creative Cloud Libraries. Common supported formats include AI, PNG, BMP, PSD, SVG, GIF, JPG, TIF, PDF, and HEIC. If the file is an obscure or application-specific format (like  .mxf  or certain specialized video formats), it might not be compatible.    2. Troubleshoot Sync Issues and Relaunch Processes Sync errors are a common cause of generic "wrong format" messages. Relaunch the CCLibrary process: Use a keyboard shortcut to restart the core Creative Cloud processes. Windows: Press  Ctrl + Alt + R . Mac OS: Press  Command + Option + R . After the Creative Cloud app relaunches, restart the specific Adobe product (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator) you were using. Check your internet connection: Ensure your internet connection is stable. Intermittent connections can cause files to download or sync improperly, leading to corrupted data that the app cannot read.    3. Clear the Creative Cloud Libraries Cache  If relaunching doesn't work, clearing the local cache forces the application to re-download the library assets cleanly.  Close all Adobe applications. Sign out of the Creative Cloud desktop app. Navigate to the following folder location (you may need to show hidden files/folders): Windows:  C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Creative Cloud Libraries Mac OS:  /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Creative Cloud Libraries Move all the files/folders within the  Creative Cloud Libraries  directory to another temporary location (e.g., your desktop) as a backup. Restart your computer and log back into the Creative Cloud desktop app. The libraries should re-initialize and sync correctly.    4. Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool  If the above steps fail, you may have corrupted installation files. The official Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool can help fix stubborn installation problems by removing corrupted or problematic files.    5. Contact Adobe Support If the problem persists, it may be a specific bug or issue related to your account or a specific file that the Adobe developers need to examine. You can share details and example files on the Adobe Community forums for further assistance.  ... View more

Is anyone else having trouble viewing this image?  I'd like to see the original if possible.  I tried Chrome and Edge and Hard Reset the page (Ctrl F5) ... View more

Can you be specific about what model you are having trouble with, and what you are asking it to do?  Provide screen shots if you don't mind sharing.  People here might even use some of their own credits to test it for you. ... View more

Is the panel smaller a bit smaller than you usually view it at?  I can remember having to click on View All Presets to see A4 ... but I could just as easily draged out the corner to make the panel bigger   ... View more

That's a real pity because that's exactly what will have happened.  Reinstalling the previous versions will very likely have lost any saved presets.  Is there anything we can help with to replace those presets?  How much do you remember, or are they something you made, so are unique to you?  when you do get back up to speed — especially if these are important assets that you created — definitely think about moving them to a safer location that _you_ control.  It's not a case of backing them up.  It's more an alternative form of asset management that gives you peace of mind.  I don't do it myself, but now I think of it we seem to get so much online storeage nowadays, I think I'll upload my Adobe assets to cloud storage.     I'd wish you luck, but I suspect you have plum run out of it. 😞 ... View more

Hah!  I should have guessed you'd use that reference Jane.  Top song! ... View more

I'm sorry, I don't know the Mac file structure, but with Windows we can see previous version settings and presets.  If you lose presets you will very likely find them in the immediate previous version.  It only goes back one version before they are no longer there.     Unfortenately this will not include new presets added in the current version, but they should still be there in the current version settings file along with Preferences etc.  It would a good idea to group and export new presets, and place the resulting files (.abr for brush etc.) in a safe location.   I keep all such presets in Windows My Documents folders, and place shortcuts to those folders in the Photoshop presets folder.  This means I can share assets between all installed versions (current release, beta, and 22.2 for 3D and Lighting Effects), and keep them safe from major version update disasters.   Good luck, and let us know if you find your presets.  This link might help https://helpx.adobe.com/nz/photoshop/kb/preference-file-names-locations-photoshop.html ... View more

I know he is the God of thunder and lightning and all that, but as Scottie once famously said  'Ye cannae change the laws of physics Captain.'  and with all that super high voltage tearing about, I rather think he should look more like this! ... View more

I love it Leslie.  If there is not already a Green Meanie cocktail, then they need to make one.  Does it clash with her eye makeup?  Strangely enough, my favourite aspect are the shoes and the tiny feet.   Do large people pay more for their clothes, or would that be too anti-woke? ... View more

Sensational Dean.  I don't care how much Ai was involved. It is still your ideas driving it, and the result is a triumph.  Hmmm... I can't believe I just said that. 😞 ... View more

I rather thought that Gemini 3 would do a decent job of this.  You can see that it has, but the checker board is part of the layer and not indicating transparent pixels. However, the grey squares are all identical, so if I add a curves layer and Ctrl click one of those squares, it shows the spikeindicating that tone.   Curves was good at demonstrating, but Levels is better for removing   I have placed a copy merged layer at the top of the stack (Shift Ctrl Alt E) and a red layer below it (to demonstrate) and used Blend If to remove the white   Depending on how you need to use the transparent handwriting, just setting the blend mode to Multiply might be the way to go   This is the full size file on a fully white background. Click to expand. Right click to copy. ... View more

Photoshop and Firefly use the same credits depending on what model you are using.  800 homes sounds like a ton of credits depending on what you are doing.  I 'think' Gemini 3 (Nano Banana) uses more credits than the Firefly models inside Photoshop. ... View more

Make a new Group in Brushes, and drag your new presets into that group/folder In the Brushes panel, select that group, and from the hamburger menu (top right corner) choose Export Selected Brushes.  This will create an .abr file that keeps those presets safe for ever.   You can also do this to create a favourites group by dragging presets from other groups.  The presets appear to disappear from the original group, but the next time that group is opened, the presets will all still be there.  This makes sense because you are not overwriting that .abr file.     Have you applied settings to your new presets in the Brush Settings panel?  If you have, you need to Define New Preset again and check the relevant boxes. ... View more

What sort of subscription do you have, and how many Premium Generative Credits?  Generative Fill with Geminin 3.0 will do that super easily, and probably make a better job than you or I could do manually.. ... View more

Try turning off Spring Loaded Shortcuts. ... View more

If you are wanting to change proportions as well as aspect ratio, then take a look at Edit > Content Aware Scale.  That will let you keep the important image elements as they should be, while changing spacing etc.   So if I want to change this nearer to square, or even into a portrait mode, I first select the elements I want to protect, and save that selection. (I'm in Quick Mask below)   I then Select All (Ctrl A) and use Edit > Content Aware Scale, and in the Options bar use the Protect Dropdown and choose People (which is what I named the selection I saved. You can drag either the sides, or top and/or bottom which will let you get rid of some of the less important image area.  Note it has reduced the wee boy in the foreground just a tiny bit. ... View more

Oh excellent James.  I saw the connection immediately, and your lyrics are genius.  Roger Waters seems to be recovering, just a bit, from going stark raving mad over his jealousy of David Gilmour, and even more so, Polly Samson.  He doesn't need to worry IMO because, while he undoubtedly has all of his screws loose, he has written some of the best lyrics in the history of rock.  His Wish You Were Here lyrics are probably my favourite but Shine ON and Comfortably Numb are right up there.   So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, blue skies from pain Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? Did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? Did you exchange A walk-on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here We're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl, year after year Running over the same old ground What have we found? The same old fears Wish you were here     ... View more

Are you trying to draw the shape in your screen shot? Or are you trying to create a rectangle wityh fold lines to create the envelope? Or something else entirely? The more info you provide, the better people will be able to answer and help you. ... View more

Depends entirely on the content and background.  A stroke or outer glow can work well against a busy background. Even use a drop shadow with zero offset and size set for how much overlap you need.  Folk should remember that most layer styles can be used in other than intended use by changing the blend mode.  i.e. change Drop Shadow colour to white, and change blend mode from Multiply to screen or lighten when trying to make dark text visible on a busy but predominately dark background. ... View more

You don't need to make a selection. Where the screen is full black will become a fully opaque brush. Where the screen is white will be full transparent. ... View more

No Generative Ai here, mainly because I ain't got no stinkin' credits 😞   I've got a 100 that I don't dare use in case I really need them.  Heck, I'll be doing simple math without a calculator next! ... View more

You can open an SVG file in Photoshop, but it will become a raster image.  On the plus side, I think you have the option of setting the size in pixels, so you can make that large enough to maintain a degree of image quality.   ...but it will no longer be a vector image, so I wonder where the file was sourced from, and how it was created?  I suspect this is one of those occasions when sharing the image here will get you better advice. ... View more

Yes, that was discontinued. Possibly because of how often settings are changed from one version to the next.  I wonder if there is a workaround though.   I am forever mentioning that I keep presets in a central location in a My Documents folder, and place a shortcut to that folder in the relevant preset folder. This lets me share the same presets between all versions (current release, beta and 22.2 for Lighting Effects), and keeps them safe from major update glitches.  I wonder if you could make that central location in one of the numerous cloud storage locations we seem to have nowadays?  I can't think why not, but I suspect it would give you a performance hit.   Can you tell us any more about the particular watercolor brushes you have lost? How long ago did you lose them?  If recently, then check the previous version.   C:\Users\[Your User Name]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop 2025\Presets ... View more

The forum is doing that 'not letting me give this a like' thing again, and I so want to.  You are setting the mood for Christmas, and its not in the least early as the shops have been gearing up for Christmas for at least a month now. ... View more