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Danial35163744ja7u
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May 13, 2025

P: macOS 15.5 Lightroom 8.3.1 & later from MacApp Store is not allowed to control photoshop issue

  • May 13, 2025
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I hate Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop!!!!!!!!!!! So  sick of these bugs and random  problems! The only reason I have not quit using is because I am so busy, I have not had the time to find an alternative and I am sure that is the case for MANY!!! New problem came up just an hour ago after editing a job for 18+ hours. I wanted to edit a photo from lightroom in photoshop. I selected file > Edit in Photoshop. Get a prompt " lightroom is not allowed to control photoshop. Make sure this is allowed in system prefferences > Security & Privacy > Automation." This does not exist in lightroom or photoshop system preferences!!! What  is your deal, Adobe???

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    LEK2028
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    June 5, 2025

    Ugh. I am having the same issue. How do I get it to request access in the automation portion of settings

     

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    AlekeCommunity Manager
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    June 12, 2025

    Hi @LEK2028! So sorry to hear you're running into this issue too.

    Could you share a bit more about which version of Lightroom you're using and what operating system you're on? Also, have you had a chance to try the suggestions in Sameer’s posts?

    Would love to help get this sorted out for you!

    Thanks!
    Alek

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    Penny5FE7
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    June 30, 2025

    Having the same problem as everyone else here, I am not using Classic, but using CC, literally makes no sense why this is even like this

    Sameer K
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    Sameer KCommunity Manager
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    May 13, 2025

    Hey, @Danial35163744ja7u. Welcome to the Lightroom Community. It is clear you're really upset, and I am sorry for the trouble. 

     

    The error appears due to insufficient permissions on the macOS. The System preferences in the error dialog are the macOS System Preferences and not Lightroom, or Photoshop Settings. 

    You can click on the Apple Icon > System Settings > scroll down the list on the left > Privacy & Security & you'll find Automation. 


    While you're in there, you can allow Full Disc Access permissions to Lightroom & Photoshop, which should help prevent any other permission issues. 

    You can also follow the steps here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/quick-tips-how-to-give-full-disk-access-to-lightroom-classic-on-macos/td-p/12913413 

     

    I hope this helps. Thanks!
    Sameer K

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    Matea_Jure?i?3033
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    May 22, 2025

    I've tried this and it doesn't say lightroom or photoshop have requested permission for automation. List of apps is empty.........

    Sameer K
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    Sameer KCommunity Manager
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    May 26, 2025

    Thanks for sharing the update, @Matea_Jure. i?3033. Could you include screenshots from the macOS settings and automation tab? 


    If Lightroom and Photoshop aren't listed in the Full Disk Access list, you can manually add them by clicking the (+) Button at the bottom of the list. 

     

    Let me know how it goes. Thanks!

    Sameer K

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