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August 28, 2026

P: Photoshop 27.10: "Edit in Photoshop" from Lightroom Classic & Lightroom Desktop does not load image

  • August 28, 2026
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Since today’s Photoshop 27.10 update, the “Edit in Photoshop” command in Lightroom Classic 15.5.1 is not working anymore for me. Photoshop opens automatically as before (if it’s not open yet) but no image is being loaded. Downgrading Photoshop to 27.9.1 resolves the issue and the “Edit in Photoshop” functionality is back to normal. I also tried to change the external editing file format from TIFF to PSD or PSB but this didn’t make any difference. Anyone else facing the same issue? 

I’m running macOS Tahoe 26.6.2. Closing and re-opening LRC and PS didn’t solve the problem, rebooting the machine also didn’t show any effect. 

P.S.: I posted this in the Photoshop forum as well

    Pinned Reply By Sameer K

    Hi everyone,

    Thank you for the detailed reports and reproductions here. It has been really helpful in isolating the issue quickly. I’ve filed this for the engineering teamto investigate and prioritize. 

    In the meantime, here are confirmed workarounds:

    • Downgrade to Photoshop 27.9.1 via the Creative Cloud app (Other versions > 27.9.1).
    • Alternatively: Temporarily disable Denoise in Lightroom Classic before sending to Photoshop, then re-apply back in Lightroom, or it using Camera Raw as a filter inside Photoshop.

    We understand this disrupts a core editing workflow and appreciate your patience. We'll update this thread as we have more information.

     

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    JohanElzenga
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    August 30, 2026

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    JohanElzenga
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    August 30, 2026

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    Participant
    August 30, 2026

    RAW Images with applied Denoise in LR Classic wont open in PS.

    PS Version 27.10 LR Classic 15.5.1

    Same Image with Denoise not applied will open.

    I Deinstalled and reinstalled both apps but the issue is the same

    Participant
    August 30, 2026

    In Lightroom Classic 15.5, a RAW file with the current nondestructive Denoise enabled will not open in Photoshop using Edit In > Adobe Photoshop.
    Photoshop launches or becomes active, but the image is never transferred. Lightroom Classic displays no error message.
    Disabling Denoise and updating the AI settings immediately restores normal Edit in Photoshop behavior.


    Steps to reproduce:
        1    Open a RAW file in Lightroom Classic 15.5.
        2    Apply Denoise.
        3    If prompted, update the AI settings/order of operations.
        4    Choose Edit In > Adobe Photoshop.
        5    Photoshop launches/becomes active, but no image opens.
        6    Return to Lightroom Classic and disable Denoise.
        7    Update the AI settings/order of operations.
        8    Choose Edit In > Adobe Photoshop again.
        9    The image transfers to Photoshop normally.
        10    Re-enable Denoise and update the AI settings again.
        11    Edit in Photoshop silently fails again.


    Additional testing:
    I can reproduce this consistently with multiple RAW files.
    I also tested it using virtual copies of the same RAW file. A virtual copy without Denoise transfers normally. After copying the Develop settings from a Denoised version to that previously working virtual copy, it also stops transferring to Photoshop.
    The failure therefore appears to follow the Denoise Develop setting, rather than the underlying RAW file, catalog entry, virtual copy, or Photoshop installation.
    I have reproduced the following sequence repeatedly:
    Denoise OFF → Photoshop transfer works Denoise ON → Photoshop transfer silently fails Denoise OFF → works again Denoise ON → fails again
    I have also restarted Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and the computer. The behavior persists after a full restart.
    Other RAW files without Denoise continue to transfer to Photoshop normally.
    Important: There is no error dialog or other indication in Lightroom Classic that the transfer has failed. Photoshop simply opens/becomes active without receiving the image.
    Expected behavior:
    A RAW file with nondestructive Denoise enabled should render and transfer to Photoshop normally through Edit In > Adobe Photoshop.
    Actual behavior:
    When Denoise is enabled, Photoshop launches/becomes active but receives no image, and Lightroom Classic reports no error.


    System:
        •    Lightroom Classic: 15.5
        •    Photoshop: 27.10.0
        •    Computer: Apple silicon Mac  macOS 26.6.2
        •    Camera files tested: Fujifilm X-T5 RAF

     

    Participant
    August 30, 2026

    It does as though any sort of adjustment made in denoise, RAW details or super resolution prevents PS from reading or opening the LR image. 

    Participant
    August 30, 2026

    I’m having the same issue. Every time I want to edit in PS all I get is the home screen. 

    Participating Frequently
    August 30, 2026

    Lightroom Classic file doesn't open in PS

    Issue summary: Error in handoff between LRC 15 and PS 27

    Product and version: Photoshop desktop version 27.10.
    Lightroom Classic version 15.5.1
    Camera RAW  18.5.1

    Operating system: macOS 26.6.2

    Steps to reproduce:
    1. Select a CR3 file in LRC. (With the “Raw Details” option checked.)
    2. Command+E for editing in PS
    4.
    Expected result: The exported image opens in Photoshop.
    5. Actual result: Photoshop opens, but no file from LRC appears.

    Just making you aware of a flaw in the Lightroom Classic 15.5.1 to Photoshop 27.10 file exchange/handoff. When selecting a file to be edited in PS from LRC using command+E nothing happens in PS if the CR3 file has "Raw Details" added.

    When deselecting the Raw Details option in LRC - the file opens in PS from LRC …. !!

    ian1
    Known Participant
    September 15, 2026

     i have the error going from LR to PS i have classic installed but dont open it

    Known Participant
    August 30, 2026

    It’s a workaround I had in mind myself but still prefer to apply Denoise in Lightroom directly instead of having to work with Smart Objects in Photoshop and apply the noise reduction there in an additional step. Let’s hope, Adobe will fix the issue in the next update along with the other problems users have.

    Participating Frequently
    August 30, 2026

    Just making you aware of a flaw in the Lightroom Classic 15.5.1 to Photoshop 27.10 file exchange/handoff. When selecting a file to be edited in PS from LRC using command+E nothing happens in PS if the CR3 file has "Raw Details" added. When deselecting the Raw Details option in LRC - the file opens in PS from LRC …. !!

    Participant
    August 30, 2026

    That fixed the issue for me!