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July 14, 2026

Photos opened in photoshop appear washed out and low contrast in the workspace

  • July 14, 2026
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After updating to the most recent version (v 27.9) image coloring appears incorrectly in the editing workspace. When opening a .jpg using photoshop, the photo appears in the workspace washed out and with no contrast. In the navigator window and Camera Raw, the photo appears with the correct coloring. I’ve included a photo for reference. The photo coloring returns to normal once saved and exported out of Photoshop.

Step 1- Open the .jpg by right clicking the image and selecting open with Photoshop

Step 2- The photo appears in the workspace with incorrect coloring.

In workspace- incorrect coloring
In navigator window- correct coloring

 

    2 replies

    Participant
    July 15, 2026

    My photoshop does not have (Photoshop 2026>Settings>Technology Previews, and uncheck Precise color management for HDR display) checked and still has the issue. I have deadlines. All my designs are washed out. Can you please help me.

    JohanElzenga
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 14, 2026

    There is a bug in Photoshop. Go to Photoshop 2026>Settings>Technology Previews, and uncheck Precise color management for HDR display and then restart Photoshop.

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
    Participant
    July 14, 2026

    This worked! Thank you so much!!