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emstokes
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December 16, 2020

P: Save For Web - "A write permissions error has occurred" - on macOS (Dropbox issue)

  • December 16, 2020
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Can not export any legacy formats.
I have enabled photoshop 2021 in the systems security permissions for full disk access and the same for files and folders and accessibility, after having read some of the previous advice on here for older versions of photoshop and OS, but to no avail. An error message appears every time I try to save for web legacy - It's an animated GIF I'm trying to export. An incredibly frustrating fault that needs to be addressed soon! 

 

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    NildeR
    Participating Frequently
    May 27, 2022

    Denis5C6D, your solution worked for me! This Shift + Option + Command + W combination of keys brings you to the "Export As" window, where the export actually works the same or better as in Save for Web.

    My thinking is that Adobe wants us to move from using Save for Web to Export As.

    (so now I finally understand what the "(Legacy)" in "Save for Web (Legacy)" means...?!?!)

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      nogreydes
      Participating Frequently
      May 25, 2022

      THIS WORKS!!!!! THANK YOU.  This has been a great workaround for me as the other suggestions in the thread didn't work. I had 10 animated gifs with strict file size requirements to output and Export for Web is the only way I could complete this action. 

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        pacek96810431
        Participant
        May 9, 2022

        Hi there,

         

        I had the same troubles. 

         

        At the suggestion of ADOBE and other users, the suggestion was to shut off DROPBOX SYNC for my desktop and data (both of those get stored there). It worked. The trouble began when i needed to re-sync for my files to go back. I ended up with duplicate files, things not linking, etc. It was a drag until i located what was needed and re-structured my finder.

         

        Working with my tech, we found a stellar workaround:

        When exporting using WEB LEGACY, select Preview (this will open it up in your browser). From there, download it / save the file. File is full size render.

         

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          Legend of Shelda
          Participant
          April 13, 2022

          I'm using CC Photoshop v 23.3 on my Macbook Pro and for some reason, I've started getting this pop-up window when I try to export files for the web. I'm not sure why it's happening or how to resolve this issue. 

          TheDigitalDog
          TheDigitalDog
          Inspiring
          April 13, 2022

          In System Preferences, >Security & Privacy, >Full Disk Access, do you see Photoshop listed? If not, do add it and try again.

          Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
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            mathildeb67401290
            Participant
            April 7, 2022

            Hi everyone,

             

            I am having a very problematic bug when I try to use the Save for web menu (I need it to export an animated GIF).

            When I try to export I get the error message "write access was not granted".

             

            I am using PS version 23.2.2 on a Monterey 12.2.1 Mac.

            To try to fix it, I granted PS full disk access :

            And I tried a reset of PS preferences.

            I also tried allowing more RAM to PS and lowering the size of the image.

            None of these fixes worked ans this bug is becoming a nightmare, please help!

             

            btw, exporting for screens works just fine but I can't get an animated GIF that way.

             

            Thanks for your help everyone!

            Chip Riggs
            Chip Riggs
            Participant
            April 7, 2022

            I'm in the same boat here, trying to export out an animated GIF through the "Save for Web (Legacy)' export and getting the dreaded "Could not complete this operation. A write permissions error has occurred." error. Currently running MacOS 12.3 without Dropbox installed. I also have Photoshop allowed for "Full Disk Access" in my Security & Privacy settings. Also, I have no issues saving out files from Ps through any other methods, including the new "Export As..." method. Any direction for a possible solution would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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              Randi22385173kmku
              Participant
              March 9, 2022

              Same problem here, has followed from a 2015 macbook pro to brand new 2021 pro M1. Comes and goes, nothing fixes it for good. Please fix this adobe! Having to preview in a browser and save then move to apropirate folder is killing my workflow. 

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              default4rrl3vllmes2
              Participant
              March 2, 2022

              The answer from Henryh worked for me the first time, and again when I forgot and came back to this forum. 

              Dropbox backups will not allow me to Save for Web from Photoshop sometimes. It works fine for days or weeks, then suddenly it won't.

              (I'm on a 2015 iMac with Mojave os; you may not have this issue on a newer system.)

               

              These are the instructions that I received from Dropbox live chat (with my notes in parens) and after I did these, I was able to Save for Web again.

              • Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences. (From the main mac menu bar under Dropbox icon)
              • Click the Backups tab. (Under your profile picture, preferences.)
              • Click Manage backup. (If you don't have this button visible, it will say "Setup" instead; this happens when you have stopped the backups.)
              • Uncheck the folders you’d like to stop backing up to Dropbox or uncheck Mac/PC to turn off backup for all folders at once.
              • Click Save.
              • Choose Keep content in folders on this PC/Mac.
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                Forrest2211707044dx
                Participant
                January 27, 2022

                I too have been trying toget around this for months. I hve cancelled my subscription only to be forced back to photoshop because of my job.....

                 

                None of the solutions fix the error for me. I dont have dropbox, I gave full permissions.... bla bla bla. Not need to write it all down becuse there are enough in here who have that got no response. so f-ing frustrating. I don't know what worht the cash grab subscription or the money lost in time fighting with this dinosaur of a product.

                vivienneg33633881
                vivienneg33633881
                Participant
                January 19, 2022

                Hello,
                I've read through this whole thread applied all the comments and I still get the same error... 

                I have done the following:
                1. Disconnected my Dropbox sync

                2. Saved new working file to my desktop (with disconnected Dropbox)

                3. Given Photoshop Full Disk Access

                4. Restarted Photoshop

                5. Retarted my computer

                6. Updated my Photoshop
                7. Choosing smaller size to export for web legacy

                Nothing seems to work. I'm running on Big Sur. 

                Please help!!!

                 

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