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dallasjeff2
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Oct 31, 2024 4:42 PM UTC
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Double clicking files in Bridge no longer opens files

I recently updated Bridge, and now files no longer open in photosop with a double click.  I have to right click and use "open with".  All my file assosictions are  set correctly and photoshop is set as default to open files, so that is not the issue.  

 

Bridge 2025 Version: 15.0.0.397

 

Mac OS: Sonoma 14.7 

How do I fix this?  

 

 

    neilb74339617Correct answer
    Participant
    Apr 23, 2025 4:48 PM UTC

    I found it! I was on the "chat" for 1.5 hours with an Abode rep and he couldn't help me. - So frustrating. I palyed around again and found that if , in bridge, you go to file/open with/change associates it was defaulting to the previous versions of PS for NEF and PSD files. I went to browse at the bottom of the list and set it to the new 2025 version and that fixed it. Hope this helps and no one has to go through the same frustration I had.

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    DomiPro
    DomiPro
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    Nov 7, 2025 9:29 AM UTC

    How is this possible to f*ck this up...!

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      neilb74339617Correct answer
      Participant
      Apr 23, 2025 4:48 PM UTC

      I found it! I was on the "chat" for 1.5 hours with an Abode rep and he couldn't help me. - So frustrating. I palyed around again and found that if , in bridge, you go to file/open with/change associates it was defaulting to the previous versions of PS for NEF and PSD files. I went to browse at the bottom of the list and set it to the new 2025 version and that fixed it. Hope this helps and no one has to go through the same frustration I had.

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        MelUsFolk
        Participant
        Jun 2, 2025 2:33 PM UTC

        You nailed it!

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          thomas23895242cbbd
          Participant
          Nov 8, 2024 10:30 AM UTC

          it helps only for RAW files. PSDs and other files are still not being opened.
          not with doubleclick, not with right click -> open, not with command+O .  this is a massive bug and makes this app almost unsuable...

          EDIT. it does not help to uninstall and install an older version. some global settings are screwed up! 

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            thomas23895242cbbd
            Participant
            Nov 8, 2024 10:36 AM UTC

            ok. here is the solution:

            on mac -> go with finder to library -> application support -> adobe and remove all bridge 202X folders. install an older version of bridge. do not import any preferences with the first start.. 

             

            cheers!

            tom

             

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              masterprintmaker
              Participant
              Jan 17, 2025 3:01 PM UTC

              today Nov 08  17 2074  and 50 years on  ..... they still have not fixed this !

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                gary_sc
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                gary_scCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                Oct 31, 2024 4:54 PM UTC

                Are the files raw, jpg, or what?

                 

                Thanks

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                  dallasjeff2Author
                  Participating Frequently
                  Oct 31, 2024 5:08 PM UTC

                  Both - I resolved it.  I found and changed the following setting in Bridge.  Under the General section I found a checkbox called "Double-click edits Camera Raw Settings in Bridge"

                  And under Application settings, I had to change the check box from Bridge to automatically choose the latest version of photoshop to specifically telling it to open in photoshop.  
                  Thanks for responding and willingness to help.  It has been driving me crazy for a week.  Of course I finally figured it out immediately  after posting it as I need help post.  Lol

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                    thomas23895242cbbd
                    Participant
                    Nov 8, 2024 10:24 AM UTC

                    it helps only for RAW files. PSDs and other files are still not being opened.
                    not with doubleclick, not with right click -> open, not with command+O .  this is a massive bug and makes this app almost unsuable...

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