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June 1, 2026
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Edit original doesn't work

  • June 1, 2026
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Seriously, does every single update have to break something?

For years, a simple Option + double-click on a photo would open it directly in Photoshop. It was fast, efficient, and worked exactly as expected. Now, after yet another update, that functionality is gone. Why?

What's even more frustrating is that the suggested workaround doesn't work either. Going to "Links" and selecting "Edit Original" does absolutely nothing on my system.

At this point, every update feels like a gamble. Instead of looking forward to new features, I'm left wondering which existing workflow Adobe has decided to break this time and how much time I'll have to spend finding a workaround. That's not a great experience for people who rely on these tools professionally every day.

We're paying customers. Basic functionality and established workflows shouldn't be getting disrupted with every major update. Can someone from Adobe please acknowledge this issue and provide either a fix or a clear explanation of what's going on?

 

OS Tahoe, latest InDesign.

    Correct answer Mike Witherell

    Hi K,

    Which patch version of InDesign and which os version of Tahoe?

    Did you unlock security settings for both InDesign and Photoshop? That would be under System Settings > Privacy & Security. Your Adobe apps need to be added here to access the whole disk. Otherwise, they are “sandboxed” in isolation from each other.

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    Mike Witherell
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    Mike WitherellCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 1, 2026

    Hi K,

    Which patch version of InDesign and which os version of Tahoe?

    Did you unlock security settings for both InDesign and Photoshop? That would be under System Settings > Privacy & Security. Your Adobe apps need to be added here to access the whole disk. Otherwise, they are “sandboxed” in isolation from each other.

    Mike Witherell
    Participating Frequently
    June 1, 2026

    thx