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Aug 26, 2025 11:27 AM UTC
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Lightroom classic layers

Why can't I open photos in Lightroom Classic as layers in Photoshop anymore since the last update?

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Srishti_Bali
Legend
Aug 26, 2025 12:58 PM UTC

Hi @Gerritje

 

Sorry to hear you’re experiencing this issue. To help us understand it better, could you please share:

  • Your OS and the versions of Photoshop and Lightroom Classic you’re using

  • Whether this happens with all files or just certain ones

  • The type of files (JPEG, PNG, PSD, etc.)

 

Once we have this information, we’ll be in a much better position to assist you!

 

Regards,

Srishti

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GerritjeAuthor
Participant
Aug 26, 2025 2:52 PM UTC
Hello, my OS is Windows 11. The Lightroom Classic version is 14.5.1, and Photoshop is 26.10.
The problem occurs when I try to open photos with a RAW file (CR3) as layers in Photoshop. I've never had this problem before. Regards, Ger
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DdeGannes
Community Expert
Community Expert
Aug 26, 2025 7:18 PM UTC

@Gerritje ,As far as I am aware there has never been an option to edit a RAW images in PS as layers. You would need to use the Open as a Smart Object in Photoshop.

LrC does not work with Layers.

See the screen capture.

 

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Regards, Denis: Laptop Win 11, ver 24H2, LrC 15.4 PS 27.8;