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JustCallMeDrew
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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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      satisfied_Serenadeb517
      Participant
      September 9, 2026

      There appears to be a reproducible compatibility issue between Lightroom Classic’s AI Denoise and the “Merge to Panorama in Photoshop” workflow.

      When I send images from Lightroom Classic to Photoshop as a panorama, the Photomerge dialog opens normally and allows me to select the panorama method. However, after confirming the settings, Photoshop does not process or assemble the panorama.

      I was able to isolate the problem to Lightroom Classic’s Denoise setting.

      Reproduction steps:

      1. Import RAW images into Lightroom Classic.
      2. Apply Lightroom Classic’s AI Denoise to the images.
      3. Select two or three images.
      4. Choose Photo → Edit In → Merge to Panorama in Photoshop.
      5. The Photomerge dialog opens normally.
      6. Select a panorama method (e.g. Auto) and confirm.
      7. Photoshop does not assemble the panorama.

      Important findings:

      • With Denoise disabled, the same panorama workflow works correctly.
      • The problem also occurs with only one image having Denoise enabled and the other image(s) having Denoise disabled.
      • The problem occurs with only two images, so it is not related to the number of images.
      • If I reset the Lightroom development settings, the panorama works.
      • If I enable Denoise again, the panorama fails.
      • Opening the same images directly in Photoshop and using File → Automate → Photomerge works correctly.
      • Sending the Lightroom-developed image from Lightroom Classic to Photoshop as a Smart Object also works correctly.

      Therefore, the issue appears to be specifically related to the Lightroom Classic → Photoshop “Merge to Panorama” workflow when at least one source image has Lightroom AI Denoise applied.

      This is fully reproducible with the same images by simply enabling or disabling Denoise.

      Expected behavior:

      Photoshop should receive the Lightroom-developed images and complete the Photomerge operation normally, including when Lightroom AI Denoise has been applied.

      Actual behavior:

      The Photomerge dialog opens, but after confirming the settings, the panorama is not assembled and the process does not complete.

       

      System information:

      • Lightroom Classic version: 15.5.1
      • Photoshop version: 27.10.0
      • Camera Raw version: 18.5.1
      • Operating system: [WINDOWS 11 Pro 25H2
      • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB)

      Please investigate the interaction between Lightroom Classic AI Denoise and the “Merge to Panorama in Photoshop” workflow.

       

       

      Claire H.
      Community Manager
      Claire H.Community Manager
      Community Manager
      September 9, 2026

      Hi ​@satisfied_Serenadeb517, Thank you so much for adding to this report. We are currently investigating this issue and will update here when we have a release or a fix, or when we need more information. I appreciate your patience! ^CH

      marshallm26460252
      Participant
      September 9, 2026

      Camera Data - Nikon D850 - 44MM Raw File

      Photoshop Version - Adobe Photoshop Version: 27.10.0 20260824.r.26 9d9635d  arm64 (final, Release)

      Lightroom Version - Lightroom Classic version: 15.5.1 [ 202608131348-cab7eed5 ]

       

      Open an unedited NEF file in Lightroom. Click “Edit in Photoshop”. Photoshop launches and the image opens as a layer in Photoshop.

      Open a basic edited NEF file in Lightroom. Click “Edit in Photoshop”. Photoshop launches and the image opens as a layer in Photoshop.

      Open a Denoise edited NEF file in Lightroom. Click “Edit in Photoshop”. Photoshop launches but the image DOES NOT open as a layer in Photoshop.  All you get is the Welcome to Photoshop screen.

      Twice, I uninstalled Photoshop, then Lightroom. Then restarted my computer (Mac Mini). Then installed Photoshop and Lightroom (in that order).  The problem still persists.

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      AxelMattCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 9, 2026

      See the pinned answer from ​@Sameer K 

       

      My System: Intel i7-8700K - 64GB RAM - NVidia Geforce RTX 3060 - Windows 11 Pro 25H2 -- LR-Classic 15 - Photoshop 27 - Nik Collection 9 - PureRAW 6 - Topaz Photo AI
      Per Berntsen
      Community Expert
      Per BerntsenCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 8, 2026

      Are you using a Mac on Tahoe OS?
      If so, there is a bug in Photoshop 27.10 that causes this.
      Until it gets fixed, downgrade to version 27.9.1.

       

      tomshield
      Participating Frequently
      September 8, 2026

      Per Berntsen - Thank you!!   Yes I am using Mac OS Tahoe. How do I downgrade to version 27.9.1?

      tomshield
      Participating Frequently
      September 8, 2026

      I found how to downgrade and it works!! Thanks again!

       

      Tom

       

      leo.r
      Community Expert
      leo.rCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 8, 2026

      Post this in the LR Classic forum (you may need to change the title slightly to avoid a duplicate post error):
      https://community.adobe.com/lightroom-classic-672

      tomshield
      Participating Frequently
      September 8, 2026

      why can't I send a photo in LR Classic 15.5 directly to PS 2026, version 27.10.0)  to be editied? I have been able to until I installed the latest version of Photoshop.

       

      felixr67721244
      Participant
      September 8, 2026

      Photoshop 27.10.0 do not open images from Lightroom 

      Ged_Traynor
      Community Expert
      Ged_TraynorCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 8, 2026

      ​@corrier3622488 you’re not alone, you can try the workarounds mentioned in the pinned post here

       

        corrier3622488
        Participant
        September 7, 2026

        When I choose to edit a photo in photoshop, it opens photoshop but does not open the photo.

          Cato31926727j3o6
          Participant
          September 7, 2026

          When doing adjustment to a .NEF file in Lightroom it will not open in Photoshop when I apply Denoise in Lightroom (this used to be no problem) !

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