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Parametric filters not changing anything

Forum|Forum|10 months ago
March 28, 2025
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Hi, I'm using PS Beta 26.6, and when I try using the "Parametric Filter" the only things that happens is that it:

-Duplicates the layer
-Converts to smart object.

The parametric properties stays "blank" with the text: "Select a layer that contains a Parametric filter....".

I've tried to reinstall the Beta, and I've tried resetting the preferances.

What am I doing wrong?

Windows

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hietommy

Inspiring

I had the same issue but now it's fixed after updating Photoshop beta and installing latest camera raw from the below link. (I don't know camera raw is related to this issue tho)
https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-in-installer.html

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hietommy

Inspiring

I had the same problem as juergen (I couldn't edit the effect)

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brilliant_interest6260

Participant

I do just fix mine right now of course after trying everything they told , update your camera's raw or graphics driver that's all .

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Mr Stewy

Participant

Similar issue on version 26.8. I click the parametric filter (in this case embroidery) but it creates a blank layer rather than duplicating the layer with the filter applied. I've tried tragging the filter to the original layer and that doesn't work either.

juergen huber

Known Participant

I do have (almost) the same problem: I can apply the effect ONCE but not change anything and not change anything afterwards. the parametric effect window is then empty saying I should pic a layer that has a filter applied.

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Lars Gal

Participant

Having the exact same issue!

Trevor.Dennis

Community Expert

Can you tell us the specific filter, and the size of the layer you are applying it to in pixels. This is a 1620 x 1200 canvas.

Do you see the Parametric Properties panel. This is with Embroidery, and you can see by the scroll bar that there are lot more sliders hidden. Are these working for you?

Sameer K

Community Manager

Hey, @torkelsorhus. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. I'll need more information to help you figure this out. Please share a video of the issue and the system info from Photoshop Help > System info > Copy and paste into a text document > Upload and attach here.

Does it behave as mentioned after a specific set of steps? What troubleshooting steps have you tried already?

I've tried a few Parametric filters, and they worked as expected. Do you see the unexpected behavior with specific filters?

Let me know how it goes.

Thanks!
Sameer K

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fantastic_care6933

Participant

Hi @Sameer K ! I'm not the original poster, but I am having the same issue. I have taken a video of me attempting to apply the filter and a copy of the system info for review.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19JB-wAJaGm9FXYG5a_HoxduwG4ms3h2t?usp=drive_link

It could absolutely be user error, but for troubleshooting, I have converted the workspace to 8 bit as another forum as suggested, updated by PS Beta to the most recent update, and updated my camera raw as suggested by another poster in the forum.

Thank you for looking into this!