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Heirloom Bob
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August 18, 2023
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P: Edit in PS from Lightroom does not open the image in PS

  • August 18, 2023
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Have an edited image in Lightroom that I want to continue editing with Photoshop. Right click opens PS but the image doesn't move into PS. Instead the Photoshop window opens with my most recent images showing but no way to move the lightroom image to PS.

Windows 11, PS 24.7.0 and LR 12.5

 

[Merged several similar messages into this one thread in order not to have the same question (and suggestion to solve it) in several threads. Mod]

    Correct answer JohanElzenga

    I have been reluctant to process this "fix" as I have installed, Topaz, Nik, Sky replacement images etc etc. I assume I will have to do this again after the PS LR reinstall?

     

    Bob


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    I have been reluctant to process this "fix" as I have installed, Topaz, Nik, Sky replacement images etc etc. I assume I will have to do this again after the PS LR reinstall?

     

    Bob


    By @Heirloom Bob


    Yes, you may have to reinstall some stuff (although you could probably just move the plugins out of the plugins folder and move them back in after reinstalling Photoshop), but do you want to fix this or not? If you want to fix this, then you'll have to accept that it could mean some extra work.

     

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    Art4hire
    Art4hire
    Participating Frequently
    September 10, 2023

    I ran into the same problem today. Sigh... I managed a bit of a workaround by opening the orginal RAW file from Photoshop, editing it in Camera RAW and Photoshop and saving the file as a unique name. I then synchronized the folder containing the edited image(s) in Lightroom. It's a bulky workaround for sure but I'm leery of reinstalling PS and LR for fear of losing personal actions, presets, AFM filters, and plugins etc. So for me, that's what I'll do until the programmers at Adobe figure out how to fix the problem and provide updates.

    JohanElzenga
    Community Expert
    JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 11, 2023

    Suit yourself, but don't hold your breath. This problem has been around from time to time for many years, so holding your breath while waiting for a fix could be very unhealty...

     

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
    bigoudy007
    bigoudy007
    Participating Frequently
    September 10, 2023

    Hello all,
    I have the same problem 😔. The "smart object" solution is not viable for me.

    A
    annen63690249
    Participant
    September 10, 2023

    Hi all, I'm seeking a current fix for a problem that looks like it's happened to many of you previously.  I have LR Classic v12.5 and PS v24.7 and am using a Mac with Ventura 13.4.1
    All was working fine up until yesterday, but today images will not open in PS from LR.  PS opens, but there are no images visible.  I've closed/opened LR & PS and also restarted the computer, but to no avail.  
    Any troubleshooting advice very much appreciated.

    bigoudy007
    bigoudy007
    Participating Frequently
    September 10, 2023

    Hello,

    I have the same problem

    JohanElzenga
    Community Expert
    JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 10, 2023

    To all in this thread: try the uninstall/reinstall suggestion. If you did do that and it did not solve the problem, then report it here. Just saying "I have the same problem" does not help.

     

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
    Mark Cohran
    Mark Cohran
    Participant
    September 10, 2023

    Same issue here. I've not found a fix for it yet.

     

      Mark Cohran
      Mark Cohran
      Participant
      September 10, 2023

      Opening by choosing Open as a Smart Object in Photoshop will open the file and seems to allow edits, but won't allow saving the file. Attempting to save returns an "Error21: undefined is not an object. Line 1"  as an error. Hitting OK still does not allow saving the file. I'm leery of the proposed fix or uninstalling the programs because I'm unsure if that will require reinstalling the various plugins (Imogenic Portraiture and various Topaz files) after the reinstall.  

      Mark Cohran
      Mark Cohran
      Participant
      September 10, 2023

      Deinstalled LR and PS and then reinstalled PS then LR Classic in that order. Issue seems to be resolved and I managed to keep all my plugins, presets and actions. 

      B
      Big Tay
      Participant
      September 9, 2023

      Hi, today when I try to send a pic from lightroom classic to photoshop for editing, the photoshop homescreen opens but the pic will not open in photoshop. I have been using this workflow for years and nefer had any issues until today. I'm using Lightroom Classic 12.5 release and Photoshop 2023 24.7.0 release, and I work on a Macbook Pro. Can anyone help me out?

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      cbh50
      Participant
      September 9, 2023

      I have the same issue opn my i mac since upgrading to ventura 13.5.2. I can only get the photo in if I do it as a smart object. Then when trying to sve it i get an error 21 message and cannot savbe the image.

        Heirloom Bob
        Heirloom BobAuthor
        Inspiring
        September 8, 2023

        Learned something. If I select the top Edit in Photoshop 2023, the behavior is exactly as I described BUT if I select further down in the list, Photoshop 2023, it opens as it should. Makes no sense to me.

         

        T
        thoaknek
        Known Participant
        September 9, 2023

        I have the same issue as above and a repeat of last month when Lightroom was unable to open an image into Photoshop 2023. I have updated my macOS recently to 13.5.2 and updated all Adobe PS and LR and Beta PS

         

        Photoshop 2023 just site there after Cmd E promt and or right click "Edit in Photoshop 2023" The only way around the issue is to open the file from its folder by right click "open in photoshop" and the image then goes to Camera Raw and then into Photoshop. Why has this issue returned after fixes last month. Very frustration

        Ken 

        JohanElzenga
        Community Expert
        JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        September 9, 2023

        What usually works is uninstalling both Lightroom and Photoshop, and then reinstalling Photoshop first and Lightroom second. The order of reinstalling is vital.

         

        -- Johan W. Elzenga
          lukep43316151
          lukep43316151
          Participant
          August 18, 2023

          Mac OSX Ventura 13.5

          Lightroom Classic 2023 - 12.5 release

          Photoshop 2023 - 24.7.0 release

           

          In Lightroom, I use 'open as layers in photoshop' all the time for compositing interior images. Last week the function stopped working?

          Today there was a Lightroom update which I was hoping would fix the issue. It hasn't!

          I have tried the suggestions stated on previous posts but haven't found a fix as yet.

          This is extremely frustrating as has slowed down my workflow immeasurably.

          Any and all suggestion are very welcome... especially from Adobe directly.

          Cheers

          Luke

            lukep43316151
            lukep43316151
            Participant
            August 19, 2023

            What is happening: 

            I select 2 images in Lightroom.

            Choose Photo > Edit In > Open As Layers In Photoshop.

            Photoshop launches/opens

            But nothing further happens.

             

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