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I have PS on several computers, and all are now exhibiting this behavior where new actions don’t record the adjustments made. I’ve tested this on three versions of PS (26.8.0, 27.3.0, and 25.12.4), on Mac OS 15.7.2 and 15.7.3. This of course confuses me because it’s now across versions, but it’s a new behavior. But it’s helpful to know it’s not one computer or one version.  Open new TIF fileCreate new actionCreate several adjustment layers, levels, curves, selective color, hueMake adjustments in each adjustment layer as you create themstop recording Open new TIF filerun previous actionexpected: adjustments will be madeactual: adjustment layers are created, but the adjustments are blank. No adjustments have been made, EXCEPT the very last layer adjustment made.  Has anyone else seen this? What is causing this?

How do I enable single key labelling in Bridge? I do not see the “Use Ctrl/Cmd for Ratings and Labels" check box at the bottom of the Content panel. I do not have that option.

Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a serious issue with Photoshop’s Remove Tool and can’t find a solution.Whenever I make even the smallest click or short stroke, the Remove Tool automatically creates long, erratic scribbles across the image, far beyond where I clicked. It behaves as if it’s dragging uncontrollably, even though my input is minimal.I’ve already tried the following troubleshooting steps: Updated Photoshop to the latest version Updated my graphics drivers Updated my mouse drivers Tested with a different mouse Tried multiple Photoshop versions, including the Beta The issue persists across all of them.Has anyone encountered this before or knows what might be causing it? Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

(google trad) Hello, I'm having trouble installing Photoshop Elements 15 on a new PC (Windows 11). Photoshop Elements 15 refuses to activate my license. After contacting Adobe support, I was able to verify (unsuccessfully) that my license was indeed deactivated on my other devices. I also tried reinstalling with my antivirus and firewall disabled.Has anyone else encountered or resolved this type of problem? Thank you for your help. 

Hi everyone,I’m running into something that I’m not sure is expected behavior or a sign that I should adjust my setup.When working on larger files with multiple high-resolution layers, I sometimes notice a short pause when I switch from one layer to another before edits become visible. Tools respond, but the canvas takes a moment to catch up. It’s subtle, yet during detailed work it breaks the rhythm.The document isn’t extremely complex in terms of effects, but it does contain a mix of smart objects, masks, and adjustment layers. GPU acceleration is enabled, and overall performance is fine once I’m actively editing.Because of that, I’m trying to understand whether this is mainly related to preview rendering, cache behavior, or memory balancing between history states and the live canvas.For those who regularly handle heavier compositions, how do you usually optimize for smoother layer switching? Are there preferences that make a noticeable difference without sacrificing flexibility?Whil

Hi everyone,I’m facing a strange issue in Photoshop 2024. The Generate Background option under Generative Fill stays greyed out even when I have a clear selection active with the lasso tool. Generative Fill itself works if I type a prompt, but the specific “Generate Background” shortcut never becomes clickable.I’ve checked that I’m signed into Creative Cloud, internet is working, and GPU acceleration is enabled. I also reset preferences and tried a fresh document with a simple subject cut out, but the option still does not activate. I’m on Windows 10 with the latest Photoshop update.Has anyone run into this where Generative Fill works but the Generate Background option refuses to enable? I’m wondering if this is tied to document size, color mode, or some hidden requirement I’m missing.

In Lightroom Classic, I held down ctrl key while trying to drag sliders with the mouse. The sliders either did not move or would move one number in a direction one time. I did this because I forgot that alt, not ctrl, performed the function I wanted. What does holding down ctrl while clicking sliders with the mouse do? Did I mess anything up in Lightroom Classic or my database by doing this? I cannot find any information about this. Thanks.

I’m working in Photoshop on a product photo that includes a high-gloss black acrylic board with metal chains and gold elements hanging in front of it. The problem is that the specular glare on the acrylic overlaps and intersects with the chains, and any attempt to select the board also selects parts of the chain. Key constraints: The acrylic board and the chains share similar brightness and color in places The glare overlaps the chains (not cleanly separated) I do not want to manually trace or lasso the chains or board I want a non-destructive workflow (adjustment layers / masks preferred) My goal: Reduce or control glare/reflections on the black acrylic Keep the chains, gold bar, and lettering completely untouched Ideally use tonal, luminosity, object-based, or mask-driven techniques rather than hand masking Is there a recommended Photoshop workflow for protecting complex metallic objects and adjusting the surface behind them when selections overlap like this? Screenshot attached.Phot

Hi,(reposted as original deleted by myself)I paste into a .psd photo a second scene with grass and trees and tarmac, to replace non Humans and barriers, and see that the added grass is more saturated and more yellowy, perhaps also the trees, however I need the grass to match the foreground grass what is the best method. Selecting the gras would in some cases involve capturing all the grass baldes, take to long, and auto methods too inaccurate, a means of selecting the grass and its range of greens with a click as a start point, then adjusting hue and saturation etc, however I find the hue adjustment tool too fierce and false, one nudge right is often too much, the increments are too much of a change. since Pshop 30 yrs or so ago its been like that, a real pain. And AI that uses up 5 credits is no goo as I have hundreds of pics to do.CheersMerlin

J’ai constaté depuis hier que lorsque je fais un réglage du rayon dans Tons foncés, si je souhaite modifier un réglage dans tons clairs, ou plus bas un des autres paramètres disponibles, mon réglage rayon de tons foncés se remet systématiquement à 0.Ce qui n’était pas le cas auparavant.Quelqu’un d’autre a-t’il constaté le même problème? 

Recenlty my Photoshop tool icons simply do not appear on the toolbar. they function fine but it is troublesome to find the right tool. The only way I could solve this is to reinstall photoshop but I cannot possibly do that every day.

On February 2nd I allowed to withdraw 27.60 usd dollars, still the dollars have not been withdrawn, how long will it take?

I have an subsription for Nano Banana on Artlist. But when i want to use it in PS i got this messages. A lot of credtis to use.  I think i need to link my NB account to PH. But how to do it? 

Hi,I paste into a .psd photo a second scene with grass and trees and tarmac, to replace non period humans and barriers, and see that the added grass is more saturated and yellowy, perhaps also the trees, however I need the grass to match the existing grass colour wise.What method to achieve this ?I dont want to just alter hue as the sky and all else will change as well.Some means of indicating to pshop I want to alter just the grass.Having to do a selection and go up all the blades of grass is not my preference, something quick is better. CheersMerlin

Changes to the Clarity and Dehaze adjustment effects are not reflected on the Photoshop canvas after saving.👉VIDEO  

Hello everyone,I’m working on a small restoration project involving 11 Edo-period Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) - see image attached.My goal is not to modernize or “beautify” the images, but to reduce age-related degradation while preserving the historical and illustrative character of the prints.Specifically, I’m trying to address: Yellowing / brownish paper tone caused by aging Foxing, stains, uneven discoloration Loss of contrast due to paper aging Minor texture noise from scanning or paper wear What I do want: Cleaner paper tone (closer to original washi/off-white) More legible colors and linework Preservation of flat color areas, woodblock texture, and period feel What I do not want: Over-smoothing Painterly or “AI-like” results Loss of line sharpness Anything that makes the print look digitally repainted or contemporary I’m working in Photoshop, with high-resolution scans.I’m finding it difficult to remove aging artifacts without flattening or sterilizing th

When I open a 16-bit ProPhoto RGB image in Photoshop and add a Clarity and dehaze adjustment layer the Dehaze function wildly over processes the image in comparison to what Dehaze would do in Camera Raw (as a Filter) or what it would do back in Lightroom with the same image. Converting the image to 8-bit in Photoshop and then adjusting Dehaze gives the behavior I would expect. ** Science bitOS: macOS 15.7.3 (24G419)Mac: Apple M1 Max based Mac Studio (2022)Photoshop: 27.3 and 27.3.1Lightroom Classic : 15.1.1   ** ScreenshotsHere is the image in Photoshop prior to any edits (just LRC processing and then Edit In Phoshop…) I now add a new Clarity and Dehaze adjustment layer with default settings (everything is fine) Next I set the Dehaze to +3 (a subtle amount when applied in LRC or ACR) and the image has been significantly over-processed If I remove that adjustment layer and make the same +3 Dehaze move using Filter -> Camera Raw Filter, I see what I would expect  Thanks. Darren.

Need help showing the full layer… Thank you all!!

On my computer with Windows 11, I am running the CS6 Master Collection, which I purchased in 2012. Recently, I can start Photoshop, but I can no longer use it. It freezes and blocks the entire computer. Even after reinstalling Photoshop, I get the same result. The other programs in the bundle are still working perfectly.Does anyone have any idea what I can do to get Photoshop working again?

I updated to the latest Photoshop 2025 and Camera Raw.  I was following a tutorial on new features with Camera Raw, but when I clicked 'detail', there was no option for Denoise (all the options to change each are there).  In the tutorial instructions said after clicking 'detail' there should be an option for Denoise to click (auto denoise) was not there. 

Hello everyoneThere's a thumbnail style that I want to replicate. It has a dotted pattern on the top left. Is there an easy way to achieve this effect? Please helpThank you