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3msphoto
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August 17, 2018
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"Edit in Photoshop" opens CR2 file instead of PSD

  • August 17, 2018
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I recently upgraded to CC and cannot quite get things to work the way I want. In LR I set up the external editing to only use the numbers from the original filename and open as a PSD. It doesn't do any of that, and just opens with the original filename as a CR2.  The way it used to work was instead of opening ZU4A9019.CRs it would change to 9019.psd. 

Here are the settings I'm looking at and to me it looks like it should be creating PSD files. What am I doing wrong?

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    Correct answer JP Hess

    CR2, so I'm guessing this has something to do with Camera Raw. Would make sense if that weren't updated because I never used it, and now with the new computer everything is updated again.


    YOU are not using Camera Raw. However, Photoshop is using it. It's the only way that CR2 can transfer from Lightroom to Photoshop. Camera Raw is used to convert the image from raw to an RGB image that Photoshop can use. If you get rid of the camera raw plug-in then I suppose you would be given the choice of creating the PSD file first. But Camera Raw is the bridge that enables you to move the image between Lightroom and Photoshop. And, as I explained in in my previous message, when it is in sync with Lightroom the PSD or TIF file (depending on your Lightroom preferences) doesn't need to be created before the image goes to Photoshop. The raw data is converted using Camera Raw when it is sent to Photoshop, you perform your work, and then the image is saved at the end of the Photoshop session. Now, if you decide to send THAT image back to Photoshop, you will be given the choice of sending the original or a copy that includes Lightroom adjustments.

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    cmgap
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    cmgapCommunity Expert
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    August 18, 2018

    Can you upload a screen shot of an image that you have selected in Lr and have selected Edit in Photoshop showing what you are seeing?

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    3msphotoAuthor
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    August 18, 2018

    I wish I could get it to work like I always have. I know I didn't used to have to "save" or "save as" to get the PSD file. This screen shot is from a session that was done prior to the upgrade. You can see at the bottom how some have 2 files and some have 1. The ones with 2 had been pulled into Photoshop as PSD files where I finished my editing. If I do NOTHING to those files, they are still PSDs in LR, renamed the way I want them. But it isn't working like that anymore.

    cmgap
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    cmgapCommunity Expert
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    August 18, 2018

    It works that way on my system. Can you go back into your preferences > external editing tab  and check Stack with Original? Try CMD E > Ps again.

      Just Shoot Me
      Just Shoot Me
      Legend
      August 18, 2018

      It will show you the CR2 file name until you SAVE (Not Save As) the file. Once the image file opens in PS press Ctrl + s to save the file and it will change to whatever file format extention you have selected in the external editor tab in LR. In your case a PSD file extension.

        ManiacJoe
        ManiacJoe
        Inspiring
        August 18, 2018

        Without seeing exactly the steps you are taking, this looks correct from a generic perspective.

        The PSD file will not be create until you do the "/file/save" at the end of your editing.

        Since PS knows how to communicate with LR to get your edits, the CR2 file is opened initially with your edits from LR applied.

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          richardplondonCommunity Expert
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          August 18, 2018

          Just to explain for the OP, there are two different workflows for LR sending an image into PS.

          LR "prefers" one workflow: whenever the compatibility of ACR version / LR version permits it.

          That involves PS opening an as yet unsaved image (the document title of which, has no choice but to show the source filename e.g. that of a Raw file) to which LR adjustments are already loaded via ACR. Because compatible, these adjustments have produced the same outcome via ACR as they showed in LR.

          The other workflow happens automatically whenever ACR / PS versions are not compatible enough for the above method to be reliable - or, when something other than Photoshop is being used as the partnering software. In this case, a file has already been saved to disk by LR and that is what then opens up in the image editor - so PS reflect this filename (not that of the Raw) right from the start. A further Save merely updates the content of this file to reflect work done.

          Even when ACR and LR are fully compatible, you can still evoke the other workflow by making a named external editing preset. Presets also allow you to maintain a number of different editing options: 8 or 16-bit, different working colourspaces, TIFF/PSD. These presets appear under "Edit In.." when you right-click on an image. And these presets may refer to any program that is capable of opening and working with that TIFF (or PSD); not just, to Photoshop.

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            3msphotoAuthor
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            August 18, 2018

            I think you might be close! Where do I create that preset? I don't have any presets available when I choose Edit In. Screen shot is above.

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