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January 21, 2026
Question

Missing “Basics” gradients in Photoshop Beta 27.4

  • January 21, 2026
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Description:
In the latest Photoshop Beta (27.4), the Basics gradient group doesn’t show up in the Gradients panel. The list starts at “Blues,” and there’s no option in the panel menu to restore the default gradients. The same machine running the stable version (27.2) shows the Basics set normally, so it seems specific to the beta.
What I expected:
The usual “Basics” gradients at the top of the panel (Black to White, Black to Transparent, etc.).
What actually happens:
They’re just not there, and there’s no way to reload them.
System:
Windows 11, Photoshop Beta 27.4 (current Creative Cloud build)
Notes:
Not a major issue — just flagging it in case it’s helpful, since I use the beta for all the new features.

2 replies

Participant
January 21, 2026

Thanks for reply - they still didn't re-appear,  But i've found them in legacy gradients, so that's fine for me. 

 

Max

CShubert
Community Manager
Community Manager
January 21, 2026

Hi @max_sheridan6679 testing here and we see the basic group at the top.  Make sure you have updated to the latest Ps Beta: Adobe Photoshop Version: 27.4.0 20260119.m.3380 1a3ce4c arm64 (beta, PublicBeta)

 

If you are still having issues, reset your prefs to see if that solves this.

 

Try resetting Prefs for the Beta:
/Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/ Photoshop Beta Settings (Mac Ventura)
/Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/Adobe\ Photoshop\ \(Beta\)\ Settings (Mac)


C:\Users\user name\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop (Beta)\Adobe Photoshop (Beta) Settings


Launch BETA Photoshop While Pressing The Keyboard Shortcut
With Photoshop closed, press and hold Shift+Ctrl+Alt (Win) / Shift+Command+Option (Mac) on your keyboard and then Launch Photoshop the way you normally would.
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#Manually  

 

Thanks,

Cory - Photoshop Product Manager