Lightroom Desktop and Edit With Photoshop Not Working
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Bug Report: Lightroom Desktop and Photoshop Beta Integration Issue
Product Versions:
- Lightroom Desktop (Cloud Version): Latest release as of 11/28/2024
- Photoshop Beta: ARM-compatible version for Windows Surface Pro 11
- Camera RAW: Fully updated
System Details:
- Device: Windows Surface Pro 11
- Processor: Snapdragon X Elite
- Operating System: Windows 11 (ARM architecture)
File Format:
- Canon .CR3 RAW files uploaded to Adobe Creative Cloud
Issue Description: When attempting to edit a photo in Photoshop Beta from Lightroom Desktop using the “Edit in Photoshop” option:
- Photoshop Beta launches successfully.
- The photograph never loads in Photoshop Beta.
- After waiting, Lightroom displays the error: “Photoshop could not be opened.”
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open Lightroom Desktop (Cloud Version) on Windows Surface Pro 11.
- Select a Canon .CR3 RAW photo stored in Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Right-click the photo and choose “Edit in Photoshop” or use the option from the menu.
- Observe that Photoshop Beta launches, but the selected photo does not load.
- Wait for a while; Lightroom eventually shows the error: “Photoshop could not be opened.”
Expected Behavior: The photo should open seamlessly in Photoshop Beta for editing after selecting the "Edit in Photoshop" option in Lightroom Desktop.
Actual Behavior: Photoshop Beta opens but does not load the selected photo, followed by an error message from Lightroom.
Additional Notes:
- The integration works partially, as Photoshop Beta does open, but the file transfer from Lightroom fails.
- This issue could potentially relate to compatibility between the Lightroom Desktop cloud version, Photoshop Beta (ARM version), or handling of Canon .CR3 files.
- Ensuring both Camera RAW and Adobe apps are updated has not resolved the issue.
Steps Taken to Troubleshoot:
- Verified that Camera RAW is updated.
- Confirmed file compatibility for Canon .CR3 files.
- Reinstalled both Lightroom Desktop and Photoshop Beta.
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Impact:
This issue disrupts the workflow for users relying on Lightroom-Photoshop integration on ARM-based devices, making editing in Photoshop directly from Lightroom impossible.

