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February 5, 2026

P: Canvas Size relative Width/Height not recorded in Actions (values saved as blank)

  • February 5, 2026
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In Adobe Photoshop, the updated Canvas Size dialog fails to record relative dimensions when recording an Action. This works correctly in 27.3.1 (Release), but is broken in 27.4.0 (Beta).

 

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open any document.

  2. Create a new Action (in the Actions panel).

  3. Click Record.

  4. Go to Image → Canvas Size…

  5. Change the units to millimeters (mm).

  6. Switch the size mode from Absolute to Relative.

  7. Enter values:

    • Width: X mm

    • Height: Z mm

  8. Click OK to apply.

  9. Stop recording.

 

Expected result

The Action records a Canvas Size step with parameters:

  • With Relative

  • Width: X mm

  • Height: Z mm

  • Horizontal: Center

  • Vertical: Center

  • Extension Color: Background

 

Actual result (27.4.0 Beta)

The Action records a Canvas Size step with:

  • With Relative

  • Width: (blank)

  • Height: (blank)

  • Horizontal: Center

  • Vertical: Center

The Width and Height fields exist in the recorded step, but their values are not saved (empty).

Adobe Photoshop Version: 27.4.0 20260201.m.3398 df09e8f  arm64 (beta, PublicBeta)

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      Howellru
      Known Participant
      January 28, 2026

      I’ve been running Beta versions of PS for the last year w/o much issue until now.

      With the last two PS Beta updates – currently running 24.7.0 – I’ve starting having issues with the Canvas Window not retaining my graduation/ruler preference to work in “inches.”

      For the record, the “Ruler” option in my Unit & Rulers preferences is set to Inches and I am having no problems with the Image Size Window reflecting that preferred ruler setting. The Canvas Size Window, on the other hand, is defaulting to “pixels” vs. “inches” which requires me to manual make the change and has become an additional/unnecessary step to my workflow.

      One other thing I’ve noticed is the Canvas Size window has an uncommon appearance. The window size is is smaller than usual, the font family is different and smaller than other windows (i.e. Image Size), and the pull down windows have a light grey vs dark grey background color.

      Again, I was not having any of these problems until the two most recent PS Beta updates. I’ve include a few screenshots for reference. 

      I hope this problem can be alleviated with the next PS Beta Update.

       

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