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sergiollag19646364
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March 5, 2019
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Lightroom edit in photoshop not opening picture

  • March 5, 2019
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After the latest update, lightroom edit in photoshop command opens photoshop with the home screen but it does not open the picture.

I use macbook pro. The library files are in the local disk and the pictures are in a LAN (network) drive. I've always worked like that perfectly.

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    My Electric31373358y8wn
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    July 29, 2023

    It seems you have your Lightroom library files stored on the local disk, while the pictures you want to edit are located on a LAN (network) drive. Previously, this setup worked perfectly for you.

    However, after the update, there might be a compatibility issue or a configuration change that is causing Photoshop to have difficulty accessing the pictures on the network drive from Lightroom.

    To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following steps:

    1. Check File Permissions: Ensure that the network drive's permissions allow Lightroom and Photoshop to access and edit the pictures. Make sure there are no restrictions or permission issues preventing the software from accessing the files.

    2. Refresh Folder Location: In Lightroom, try refreshing the folder location where the picture is located on the network drive. Right-click on the folder in the Library module and choose "Synchronize Folder" to update the folder content.

    3. Update Adobe Software: Check for updates for both Lightroom and Photoshop. Sometimes, updates can resolve compatibility issues between the two applications.

    4. Reset Preferences: In Lightroom and Photoshop, you can try resetting the preferences to default settings. This action can resolve unexpected issues caused by corrupted preferences.

    5. Copy Picture Locally: As a temporary solution, you can try copying the picture you want to edit from the network drive to your local disk and then attempt the "Edit in Photoshop" command again.

    If the issue persists after trying these steps, you may need to reach out to Adobe support for further assistance, as it could be related to the specific update and your network drive setup.

      Rikk Flohr_Photography
      Community Manager
      Rikk Flohr_PhotographyCommunity Manager
      July 29, 2023

      You’ve posted to a very old thread. It is highly unlikely that the issue described in this thread, though not impossible, is the same issue which you are currently experiencing. Rather than resurrect an old thread that is seemingly similar, you are better posting to a new thread with fresh, complete information including system information, a complete description of the problem and step-by-step instructions for reproduction. 

       

      In the unlikely event the issue is the same, we will merge you back into the appropriate location. 

       

      Thank you!

       

      Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org
        Mohit Goyal
        Community Manager
        Mohit GoyalCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        July 7, 2023

        Hi all,

         

        We apologize for the challenges you're having trouble sending files from Lightroom Classic to Photoshop for further editing. Please refer to the troubleshooting article below, which offers solutions to address the following problems: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/troubleshoot-edit-in-errors.html?cgen=6JMR79DQ&mv=other

         

        1. The "Edit In" command is grayed out.
        2. The "Edit In Photoshop" command is missing.
        3. The "Edit In" command fails to open photos in Photoshop.

         

        We hope the suggested solutions in the article will assist in resolving the issue.

         

        Thanks,

        Mohit

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        Jack310987434frb
        Participant
        July 16, 2023

        This did not fix the issue - this is really frustering for windows users - I have uninstalled and reinstalled the lastest as well as previous versions. The issue seems to be with the camera raw not opening just before it calls photoshop. This lastest update really is bad and screwed up everyones workflow - Here is a link to older camera raw versions. https://adobe-camera-raw.en.uptodown.com/windows/versions - someone needs to put a link to solid fix for this for "Windows" users 

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          Jack310987434frb
          Participant
          July 16, 2023

          The specific issue I am using windows 10 and Sony raw files. I make my lightroom adjustments and the "edit in photoshop with lightroom adjustments" - Photoshop opens but the photo does not. Same issue you posted for Mac users but I'm using windows 10. Help! 

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            Annie Bananie Photography
            Participant
            July 28, 2021

            This is so annoying.  I am in a crunch to deliver a gallery and now I have to figure this out.  Reinstalled both camera raw and photoshop with no results.  GRRRRR....

             

            GlossyBlacky
            GlossyBlacky
            Participating Frequently
            August 1, 2020

            I have the same bug with Lightroom 9.3 and Photoshop 21.2.1 and Camera RAW 12.3
            When I run the command in Lightroom to edit the selected image in Photoshop, Photoshop opens but it does not open the image. Strangely enough, after about 30 seconds a window opens in LIghtroom with the message: "The file could not be edited because Adobe Photoshop could not be started". After clicking on OK, the selected image opens in Photoshop.

            With Camera RAW 10.5 everything works fine!!!

            I have a new PC, everything installed from scratch.
            Win 10 X64 pro 2004, 64GB Ram, CPU AMD X3950, Nvidia graphics 1070

            Wolfgang Kreische

             

            Ich habe den gleichen Fehler mit Lightroom 9.3 und Photoshop 21.2.1 und Camera RAW 12.3.
            Wenn ich in Lightroom den Befehl auslöse, das markierte Bild in Photoshop zu bearbeiten. öffnet sich Photoshop aber es öffnet sich nicht das Bild. Merkwürdigerweise öffnet sich dann nach ca. 30 Sekunden ein Fenster mit dem Hinweis: Die Datei konnte nicht bearbeitet werden, da Adobe Photoshop nicht gestartet werden konnte. Nach Klick auf OK öffnet sich dann das ausgewählte Bild in Photoshop. Mit Camera RAW 10.5 funktioniert alles reibungslos.

            Ich habe einen neuen PC, alles von Grund auf neu installiert.
            Win 10 X64 pro, 64GB Ram, CPU AMD X3950, Nvidia Grafik 1070

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              Tom_Moulaert
              Participant
              August 7, 2020

              Hello, a client is experiencing the same problem with Lightroom Classic. When choosen "Edit in Photoshop" using the menu there is no reaction at all. When he right-clicks on the Photo (either in the Library Module or in the Develop Module) it opens Photoshop but nothing happens. The image is not opening in Photoshop at all.

               

              Lightroom Classic 9.3 with Camera Raw version 12.3. The independant Camera version is 12.3 as well (checked using Adobe Bridge). All the apps are up to date and the original RAW-file (NEF in this case) is accessible. With DNG-files same problem. Camera is a Nikon D800.

               

              @Adobe this is clearly buggy behaviour! Not everyone has this problem. Please fix this

               
               
               
               
                GoldingD
                GoldingD
                Legend
                March 6, 2019

                Look at : After update, I cant send photos to Photoshop to edit

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                sergiollag19646364Author
                Participant
                March 6, 2019

                Thanx a lot. This fixed it.

                After update, I cant send photos to Photoshop to edit

                KR Seals
                Community Expert
                KR SealsCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                March 5, 2019

                What is the exact number of your "Latest Update"?

                Do you mean update to LR and PS?

                What happens if you try to open files from the local disk, not the network?

                The first thing to try is to open PS first before sending image over from LR. This had been a problem with Windows apps, but not so much with Macs.

                Another thing to try is turning off the home screen in PS preferences: General - check the "Disable Home Screen" box.

                Ken Seals - Nikon Z 9, Z 8, 14mm-800mm. Computer Win 11 Pro, I7-14700K, 64GB, RTX3070TI. Travel machine: 2021 MacBook Pro M1 MAX 64GB. All Adobe apps.
                yogad_2003
                yogad_2003
                Participant
                March 5, 2019

                Tried disabling the home screen and opening PS before doing "edit in..." in Lightroom - nothing is happening.

                It worked earlier - BEFORE i applied the updates to both Lightroom and PS.

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