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Sam Singleton
Participant
April 29, 2025

P: Adjusting layer properties doesn't work for Hue/Saturation/lum. HSL layers

  • April 29, 2025
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The tab to click on and change the properties for an adjustment layer randomly disappears. Quitting and re-opening the app solves the issue, but it will happen again within minutes, usually when switching between different projects or different app on the computer. 

On Photoshop v26.6 - Mac Mini M4 pro, 32gb ram, 1tb ssd.

 

Any help would be appreciated!

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    141 replies

    robertw44482386
    robertw44482386
    Inspiring
    September 2, 2026

    Bug still exists in 27.10. Can be reproduced by enclosing the layer in question inside a group, as has been mentioned below multiple times. 

    LEMONardo
    Inspiring
    August 28, 2026

    ​@Srishti Bali 14 days ago you were looking forward to our response?

     

    Srishti Bali
    Community Manager
    Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    September 17, 2026

    ​@LEMONardo 

     

    Thanks for confirming that the issue still persists, and apologies for the experience. I’ve already shared this with the team, and they’re actively working on it.

    Thanks, Srishti Bali | Community & Engagement Strategist, Digital Imaging | Adobe
    Jason21890270dakm
    Participant
    August 27, 2026

    Updated to 27.9.1 get it fixed guys ...this is actually really pathetic been going for months now...especially as a subscription service, you guys are too comfortable.

      Srishti Bali
      Community Manager
      Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      August 13, 2026

      Hi all,

       

      We have recently released build 27.9.1, which includes fixes for similar issues. Could you please install the latest build 27.9.1 and let us know if you are still experiencing this issue?

      Looking forward to your response.

      Thanks, Srishti Bali | Community & Engagement Strategist, Digital Imaging | Adobe
      LEMONardo
      Inspiring
      August 13, 2026

      ​@Srishti_Bali ​@Srishti Bali 

       

      No. It has NOT been fixed in Photoshop 27.9.1 as of Aug 14, 2026.

       

      I previously provided a simpler way to 100% reproduce this bug, but threaded replies get buried easily in this new forum. So I’m gonna post it here again:

      1. Create or open any image
      2. Create a group and wrap a layer in it
      3. Flatten the group (⌘+E)
      4. Create a Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer
      5. There is your bug, simple as that.

       

       

      Please talk to the engineering team and find out if this error code (0ddf78.171) helps locating the bad codes. I believe they are related.

       

      Dziekonski Photography
      Participant
      July 22, 2026

      Just following up to see if this is something that Adobe is looking into or planning to fix. Been dealing with this for over a year now.

        Sameer K
        Community Manager
        Sameer KCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        July 23, 2026

        Thanks for the comment. The fix is in the pipeline. You can also check Photoshop (beta) from the Creative Cloud desktop app > Apps > Beta Apps section to verify if the issue exists.


        Thanks!
        Sameer K
        (Type '@' and type my name to mention me when you reply)

        Klaus Madengruber
        Klaus Madengruber
        Participant
        July 3, 2026

        Is this ever going to get fixed. I feel like it got worse again with the last update. I'm working in 27.8 on an M3 Mac Studio. 
        To me it only ever happens when I’m working in 16bit and the files are quite large. 

          Vanessa5D61
          Participant
          June 27, 2026

          This issue is so annoying - I get it intermittently too, usually when I’m in a hurry to finish some work (of course).  It’s happening again today… The first time it happened (over a year ago) I assumed it was me as I was still ‘relatively’ new to PS so it’s disappointing to read that this has been a known issue for so long - especially considering the subscription price.

          graceful_passion5D90
          Participant
          June 17, 2026

          Why is the hue and saturation layer behaving this strangely? Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong?

          hassenarante
          Participant
          June 23, 2026

          no not just you. been happening for over a year. resetting preferences is NOT a permanent solution but a temporary one. same as closing the file then opening it again. this started when they added the revamped adjustment tab.

           
           
           
            RealPeace
            RealPeace
            Participating Frequently
            June 12, 2026

            This does my head in and adds countless hours to workload having to constantly save and quit and reopen. It’s been a known bug for well over a year, why is this not being fixed?? We’ve had multiple updates with new features but why not fix these issues? This might push me to other software very soon.

              Jonnyphotos
              Participant
              June 1, 2026

              Still happening - come on adobe - sort this out ...

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