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Photoshop beta: reference image

  • July 8, 2025
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Hello. I am seeking assistance. I know Photoshop Beta is only a test version. I am experiencing significant frustration and disappointment. Following a update to Photoshop Beta, I am encountering difficulties generating images using a reference picture. The background of the reference image is consistently being removed. Despite exhaustive research, I have been unable to locate an option to retain or remove the background when selecting the reference image. How do I go back and install Desktop 25.9 or 26?

 

 

 

Subject edited by moderator to include "reference image". Was "Photoshop beta".

 

 

 

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    Ben MCommunity Expert
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    July 8, 2025
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    How do I go back and install Desktop 25.9 or 26?

     


    By @Zita36227679ws7s

     

    You don't have to go back when using a Beta. You can install both side-by-side so that you are able to test out new features while still utilizing a stable production release of the app.

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    July 8, 2025

    Hi Ben,
    Thank you for your reply. I'm well aware that beta is only a test.
    There’s one specific function I used in a previous beta version of the software that was the main reason I used Photoshop at all: the ability to use a reference image. In that earlier version, I was able to use the full reference image—including the background—without any issues. It worked perfectly when I reverted to version 25.0.0.
    However, since the updates in versions 26.7, 26.8, and 26.9, the background of the reference image is being removed automatically. I understand that reference images are typically used with either a white or black background, but I was using the entire image as-is, and it used to work just fine.
    To summarize: the previous version allowed the full reference image to come through, while the newer versions only pull part of the image because the background is being stripped out.
    Is there any way I can revert to version 25.0.0? Please, please if anyone can assist.
    Thank you in advance.

     

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    July 10, 2025

     

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    Is there any way I can revert to version 25.0.0?

    By @Zita36227679ws7s

     

     

    You can't revert to an older version of PS Beta, as older versions are not helpful to the team when bugs that have been fixed are being reported.

     

    You can revert to an earlier version of PS Released in the CC app.

     

    Can you please confirm that you are using the steps provided by Merideth in this thread?

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-beta-discussions/reference-image-beta-for-generative-fill-amp-generative-expand/td-p/14572828

     

    Jane


    26.7, 26.8, and 26.9,

    Thank you Jane, but the above versions that is available is still removing the reference image background.
    Hence the reason why I need a previous version earlier then 26.7, 26.8, and 26.9, because it was runnig perfectly, now this function is for what I do just completely useless.

      davescm
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      davescmCommunity Expert
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      July 8, 2025

      Hi , I've moved your post from the Photoshop forum to the Photoshop Beta forum where you are more likely to get help with your issue.

       

      Dave

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