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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.

     

    196 replies

    Rob_Sylvan
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 7, 2026

    Another workaround (only for photos with Denoise applied) I’ve been using so I don’t have to rollback Ps or disable Denoise, is to use LrC’s export function to send the copy to Ps. On the Export dialog, configure the copy to be saved to the same folder as original, then check the boxes to add to catalog and add to stack. Use the same file naming convention as you use on External Editing preferences (such as -Edit), and configure the same file type, color space, and bit depth as External Editing preference in the File Settings panel. Include all metadata, no sharpening, don’t resize (but set PPI if you wish), and finally, choose to Open in Ps as the Post-Processing step. Save that as a preset for easy re-use (even from the File > Export with Preset menu to skip the dialog box). Something like this:

     

    As long as that was the last export preformed, you can also use the shortcut for Export with Previous, which is (win) Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E / (mac) Command + Option + Shift + E 

    erwin_3963
    Participant
    September 9, 2026

    You are amazing man! This workaround works like a charm!
    I can work with this temporary solution for now. Thanks again!

    Rob_Sylvan
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 9, 2026

    You’re welcome! Hopefully it will get fixed soon. 

    Participant
    September 7, 2026

    This is extremely frustrating that they didn’t fix this problem 

    Participating Frequently
    September 6, 2026

    Thank you the work around enables edit in photoshop 

    Known Participant
    September 7, 2026

    Should've been fixed by now. Even better if they hadn't released it in this state in the first place. Happening too often.

    Participating Frequently
    September 6, 2026

    Please fix this thing, it can’t happen Adobe to leave paying users hanging or looking for solutions to their workflow!!!

    GiovanniNikon shooter and JBL listenerhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/giovanniaprea/
    Community Expert
    September 5, 2026

    It’s a known issue.

     

    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
    Participating Frequently
    September 5, 2026

    I have the latest versions of LRC and Photoshop running on a Mac mini M4 pro, the latest update will not open an image in photoshop using the edit-in option, photoshop launches if not open or comes active if in background but then just stalls, I have un-installed both apps and re-installed also re-set all preference files in both apps.. this used to work before the latest update! 

     

    erwin_3963
    Participant
    September 5, 2026

    I downgraded, to PS 27.9.1
    And disabled Denoise, I just imported a raw NEF file, with no edits, presets,
    But the problem still persists, it takes 2-4 minutes, then this error popup shows in LRC
    And then eventually opens up in Adobe Photoshop. 
    This can really disrupt a decent workflow that you already have.

     

    MartinC_Photos
    Known Participant
    September 4, 2026

    Open As Layers in Photoshop fails if all the files have AI Denoise applied. (By failed, I mean Photoshop opens but the layers do not load).

    Open As Layers in Photoshop causes Photoshop to crash if one of the files has AI Denoise applied but the others do not. (By crash, I mean Photoshop opens an error report log but Photoshop is then inactive and the error report cannot be sent. Force Quit is the only way out of Photoshop).
     

    To recreate:

    1. Highlight two or more .CR2 RAW files in Lightroom Classic which do not have AI denoise applied.
    2. Open as Layers in Photoshop to confirm everything works as expected
    3. Apply AI Denoise to one file and then synch the denoise with the other/s. 
    4. Highlight all synched files and Open as Layers in Photoshop. Photoshop opens but Layers do not load.
    5. Back in LrC, reverse the AI Denoise in the history state (all files) or just turn off Denoise for every file.
    6. Highlight all files (which now have no Denoise), Open as Layers in Photoshop for the same images. Everything works as expected.
    7. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to toggle the problem back on.

    If only one file has Denoise and the others do not then Photoshop crashes as described above. 

    LrC 15.5.1, Camera Raw 18.5.1. PS 27.10.0

    Apple M4Pro 48GB memory on Tahoe 26.6.2

    using Canon 5D MkIV RAW files

    Community Expert
    September 2, 2026

    This could be related to this problem.

     

    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
    Fuzzbass2000
    Known Participant
    September 2, 2026

    Cannot open multiple Lightroom 15.5.1 images in Photoshop 27.10 as layers.

    PS hangs and you can only force quit PS

    The problem does not occur in 27.9.1 

    Windows 11 / Nvidia Geforce 4060 Ti