P: Bring Quick Share back to Photoshop (removed from 23.3)

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March 17, 2021
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Adobe, bring back the Quick Share button that was at the top right of Photoshop (it was just removed with the April release of Photoshop 23.3)

The reasoning for removing it is stated as "due to low usage, desire to simplify the options bar UI, and redundant functionality to other export functions."

But there is no other export function (that I am aware of) that allows you to send an image directly to another device via AirDrop -- This was extremely convenient as I didnt have to save/export a file onto my HDD everytime I wanted to send something to my phone or tablet.
Please bring it back and tuck it away somwhere if you have to.

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Kevin Stohlmeyer

Community Expert

@Paul Karns That was pulled right from the April 2022 updates page. See for yourself.

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Paul Karns

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@Kevin Stohlmeyer Forgive me for being skeptical of that answer. The clear direction is to move users to sharing through Creative Cloud, which makes this decision seem much more like a business case than a usage argument. After all, doesn't Adobe's market value increase significantly if its dedicated users also increase? That's essentially what this change attempts to do. If that wasn't the case, why not get rid of the Share button altogether...

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Lumigraphics

Legend

The crazy part is that both Apple and Microsoft have system share sheets built in. I like seeing developers implement system functionality, especially when its offered on both major desktop platforms. I really can't see an argument for NOT having a share feature in all document-based apps.

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Paul Karns

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Hi @Derek Cross... I am well aware of that, but the point of the Quick Share was NOT having to save a proof or mobile file to the HD, thereby avoiding clutter and extra steps. And if pushing users to the Cloud was not the point, why is the new Share functionality directed to that purpose? The point is that this change is the opposite of streamlining workflows or making file sharing more nimble.

Kukurykus

Legend

I remember that tiny Quick Share icon in right upper corner but I never used it. I also don't think this removal affected Windows users (of which I'm representant) as I don't see here any, though on the list of applications to choose there are few popular. Weird.

Why aren't you happy? 😄 Just look at the interafce after this update - now it's so stupidly-simplified, and it's finally free of redunant export funcionalities (incl. svg removed for same reason)! Additionally you will never again be part of extra macOS feature minority group loll From now on we all can admire edges-pixelated blue Share button. Just a pity that it does not flash yet and is not full screen expandable 😞 new request? 😛 Photoshop 23.2.2 Share Button is distracting

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Terri Kasuba

Participant

BRING BACK QUICKSHARE!!!! or some other way to quickly airdrop images from computer to my phone.

Derek Cross

Community Expert

Welcome to this friendly Forum.

I don't think that's the situation Paul – you can elect to save locally.

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Paul Karns

Participating Frequently

It's utterly ridiculous to push us to use Adobe Cloud for our workflows. I've enver been in a creative situation that has actually worked on a OSFA concept.

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jeffreym

Known Participant

This was also problematic for me as well. I use that function daily for particular workflows that necessitate the involvement of apps on mobile devices that do not run on MacOS or Windows. It's extra steps now. Trying to think out a better alternative in lieu of Adobe and Apple figuring out how to keep the workflow between devices more smooth running and transparent. I'd rather not have to rely on cloud services.