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Aug 28, 2026 1:45 PM UTC
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P: Photoshop 27.10: "Edit in Photoshop" from Lightroom Classic & Lightroom Desktop does not load image with Denoise

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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    Per Berntsen
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    Oct 3, 2026 2:36 PM UTC

    It’s a known issue with Photoshop 27.10.0.
    As a temporary workaround, revert to version 27.9.1.

     

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    tom_ch
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    Oct 3, 2026 2:21 PM UTC

    I am working on a Mac Pro 2019 running Tahoe 26.7.1. I use PS 27.10.0 and LrC 15.6. Until recently, I had no trouble organizing my photos in LrC, making preliminary adjustments, and then taking them into PS for more precise adjustments. Now, if I make any adjustments to a DNG file imported into an LrC catalog, the “Edit in Adobe Photoshop 2026” command opens PS but somehow does not transfer the picture; i.e., it doesn’t show, and I can’t work on it in PS. Oddly, if I do the same with an unedited file, it will appear in PS.
    What is going on here?
    I tried throwing out the old versions of PS and LrC and rebooting the computer, but nothing helped. My workflow has been hit where it hurts, and if this issue can’t be resolved (my online research shows this problem has been known for quite some time), I’ll be forced to redesign my entire editing setup, including how I organize my photos. I’m sure you understand that I am very reluctant to take on that task. But Adobe is starting to look less and less attractive and reliable. 
    Any helpful suggestions or workarounds are highly welcome. 

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    tom-ch
    leo.r
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    Oct 6, 2026 4:49 PM UTC

    Update to Photoshop 27.11 or downgrade to 27.9 (Creative Cloud app > Photoshop > 3-dot menu > Other Versions). One of this steps should fix the issue, according to other user reports.

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    tom_ch
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    Oct 7, 2026 7:14 PM UTC

    I updated to 27.11.0, and nothing has changed. As soon as you use Denoise in LrC, the file does not open in Ps. I’ll just have to go on doing what I’ve been doing so far: not use Denoise in LrC and do my denoising in another app like Luminar or Topaz, which I am also finding increasingly easier to use. If this Adobe attitude continues, they might lose me completely.

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    tom-ch
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    Oct 2, 2026 7:28 PM UTC

    It’s still happening.  Once in awhile, randomly, a denoised raw file  open in PS, but 95% of the time, it doesn’t.  I’m downgrading to 27.9.1.  Just waiting for the fix

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    Known Participant
    Oct 2, 2026 9:50 PM UTC

    I reset PS to 17.9.1 and it works fine now

     

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    Participant
    Oct 1, 2026 4:10 PM UTC

    Still the same problem. PS doesn’t open after using noise reduction in LR. Unbelievable. 

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    leo.r
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    Oct 1, 2026 6:14 PM UTC

    Revert to Photoshop 27.9 until it's fixed: CC app > Photoshop > … menu > Other Versions

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    Participating Frequently
    Oct 1, 2026 3:15 PM UTC

    WHY IS THIS PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED !!!!! Since the last update you cannot open a photo where you applied the noise reduction from Lightroom into Photoshop. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE !!! I have just installed the latest update from Lightroom hoping this would take care of it but not still not opening ! ADOBE PLEASE FIX THIS BUG ASAP !!!!

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    leo.r
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    Oct 1, 2026 6:11 PM UTC

    ​@ellenfransdonk did you revert to Photoshop 27.9 until it's fixed, as suggested earlier?

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    Known Participant
    Sep 29, 2026 8:39 AM UTC

    Following, same issue

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    JohanElzenga
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    Sep 29, 2026 8:12 AM UTC
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    Sep 29, 2026 8:11 AM UTC

    Photo’s do not open anymore in photoshop from Lightroom as before

     

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    Participant
    Sep 28, 2026 8:04 PM UTC

    Photoshop launches and works normally on its own.

    If Photoshop is already open, selecting "Open as Layers in Photoshop" in Lightroom does not open any images. Photoshop remains on the Home Screen.

    If Photoshop is closed, Lightroom launches it, but Photoshop displays a gray screen and becomes completely unresponsive. I have to terminate it using Task Manager.

    Sending a single photo from Lightroom to Photoshop using "Edit in Adobe Photoshop" works correctly.

    Loading the same three photos directly in Photoshop using File > Scripts > Load Files into Stack also works correctly.

    Most importantly, downgrading Photoshop from 27.10.0 to 27.9.1 completely resolved the issue without changing any Lightroom or Camera Raw settings.

    The same three photos now open successfully as layers from Lightroom.

    This strongly suggests a regression in Photoshop 27.10.0 rather than an issue with Lightroom's External Editing preferences.

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    Festive_precisionc40a
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    Sep 28, 2026 5:45 PM UTC

    BEST WORKAROUND.

    Dont listen to the staff they clearly arent users of Photoshop or Lightroom. If you remove denoise and open in photoshop you WILL NOT be able to apply denoise afterwards. 

    The only work around besides reverting to older version is to make all your Lightroom edits, apply Denoise, then export. After export you can import into photoshop to edit a Denoised image. This is a huge pain but hopefully this issue will cause enough pushback and enough eyes on this issue that Developers will see that we need to be able to denoise more than just raw files. 

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