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August 5, 2026

P: Photoshop v27.9.1 Save As PDF - Size limitation in 27.9.1 compared to 27.8

  • August 5, 2026
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Using Save As Photoshop PDF, I was able to save PDFs above 50,000 pixels wide yesterday using 27.8.


After updating to 27.9.1 this morning I could no longer save a Photoshop PDF above approximately

30,000 pixels wide  (Photoshop PDF was no longer an option in the dropdown).

 

After reverting back to 27.8 I can now save PDFs from files over 50,000 pixels wide again.

    Pinned Reply By Chad Rolfs

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the behavior now in 27.9.1 is correct and fixed an earlier regression.  

    The PDF FormatCanWrite was broken in 2024-Jun-24 (Ishipped in Desktop 25.11), which was fixed  in 2026-Jul (Desktop 27.9).

    The current Photoshop does not have a regression.  Rather, the previous Photoshop had a regression that allowed something it should not have allowed, since the safety belt had been inadvertently disabled back in 2024. Beware, the PDFs saved out beyond that threshold, i.e. in previous version, may be compromised. 

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    menaveed
    Participating Frequently
    August 5, 2026

    This looks like a possible regression introduced in Photoshop 27.9.1, especially since the same file workflow works again after reverting to 27.8.

    A few details may help narrow this down:

    • What is the document size in pixels (width × height) and color mode?
    • Are you using the same PDF preset/settings in both versions?
    • Does the issue happen with a new test document as well, or only with existing large files?

    If it is reproducible consistently only in 27.9.1, I would recommend submitting it through Adobe’s bug report form with the sample file details and the exact steps to reproduce, so the Photoshop team can investigate.

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    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
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    August 5, 2026

    This is the correct forum to raise bugs
    Dave

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