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April 13, 2017
Question

Camera Raw is not available (grayed out) for 32-bit images!

  • April 13, 2017
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Hi there,

After last update of Photoshop one of most crucial functions for me stopped working.

I used Camera Raw filter on 32-bit open EXR renders but now after last update the Camera Raw is not available (grayed out) for 32-bit images!

For 16-bit and 8-bit  images Camara Raw filter works properly.

Plase help!

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    Participant
    October 15, 2017

    I solved my issue by downloading and installing this:

    Worked on Photoshop CC 2017

    http://download.macromedia.com/pub/developer/camera-raw/installer/CameraRaw_9_1_1.zip

    from the bottom of this page:

    Camera Raw installer for Adobe Photoshop CC and CS6

    Essentially downgrading my CameraRAW plugin and now my workflow is they way it  has been for the last few years.

    Jeff Arola
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 15, 2017

    Camera raw 9.1.1 is way out of date.

    If your going the "downgrade" route you want camera raw 9.9, which is much newer than 9.1.1 and supports 32 bit.

    windows

    https://helpx.adobe.com/content/dam/help/en/camera-raw/installer/CameraRaw_9_9.zip

    mac

    https://helpx.adobe.com/content/dam/help/en/camera-raw/installer/CameraRaw_9_9.pkg.zip

    Participant
    August 8, 2017

    Shame! The reason why they took it off is a joke!

    davescm
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 8, 2017

    There is a further workaround.

    1. Save your 32 bit file as a 32 bit TIFF (it has to be a TIFF not a PSD)

    2. Import the TIFF to Lightroom

    3. Convert the TIFF in Lightroom to DNG

    4. Open the DNG as a Smart object in Photoshop

    Back in Photoshop, by clicking on the smart object it opens in camera raw with full 32 bits available.

    Dave

    Participant
    August 8, 2017

    Now that sounds very simple! Now try to do that with a 10, 20 layers 32 bit file. This workaround suits somebody who doesn't work with 32 bit layered files. What about the old fashion double click and camera raw it? Sounds more like 2017!

    Inspiring
    May 9, 2017

    There was the update of Photoshop with some bug fixes. The problem still persists!!!

    Wake up! Adobe!

    davescm
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 9, 2017

    Hi Tom

    This turned out not to be a bug but a deliberate decision by Adobe.

    See attached link which explains why they did this ("to prevent unexpected visual mismatches between Camera Raw and Photoshop") and gives some workarounds

    Command 'Camera Raw filter' not available in Merge to HDR Pro

    Dave

    Known Participant
    May 9, 2017

    Hugely bad decision to change this for us intricate hdr workers.  The workarounds don't cut it - the editablility of 32 bit files - which I always process multiple times and have complex gradients and adjustments in camera raw that I adjust on multiple layers - is gone when you try a workaround that turns it 16 bit flattening any smart object.  The 'built in hdr' in LR and bridge isn't nearly as good, accurate, or reliable, not to mention it still wouldn't let one edit the 32 bit image repeatedly.  I'm turning off updates and I guess forever stuck with the version I had to downgrade to in order to do my job unless Adobe decides to change its mind.

    Tema111
    Participant
    April 24, 2017

    Just downgrade ps to the previous version and it will run perfectly with that acr version.

    Known Participant
    April 25, 2017

    Yea I'm trying to find that acr version for mac - can't open exe files.  Weirdly I can't find one version down of acr for mac.  Just 9.10.

    Downgraded the PS no prob except I had to spend a few hours putting back all my actions, keyboard prefs, workspace, tool presets, general settings, brushes, and so on.  Got that running just fine now - all adobe links I can find are for acr 9.10, though.  Was there a mac link from the one you sent?  Thank you so much - I really appreciate it!

    gener7
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 26, 2017

    Here's the previous versions of ACR for the Mac courtesy of ProDesign Tools.

    All Adobe CC 2015 Updates: The Direct Download Links for Mac OS | ProDesignTools   scroll down that long list till you see it, and be sure to follow the download instructions outlined at the beginning or it won't work.

    Tema111
    Participant
    April 24, 2017

    Step1

    Install previous version of Lr and Ps - Via CC panel

    Step2

    install this and problem solved

    https://helpx.adobe.com/content/dam/help/en/camera-raw/installer/CameraRaw_9_9.zip

    I hope this helps someone else too!

    Known Participant
    April 24, 2017

    Thanks!

    Did the whole version number of Ps 2017 change?  So it's more than the ACR?  Do you happen to know what version I'm looking for?

    Thanks so much

    Known Participant
    April 24, 2017

    I see the workaround options - but they're not ideal.  I hesitated updating camera raw for a few weeks as I always do to avoid these issues.  I work entirely in hdr and do all my editing in ACR.  Once again, I'm at a loss. 

    The built-in dng hdr merge is not as good - I've never had as good of results with that.

    Is there a way to go back to the last version of ACR?  I require it for my workflow.

    Thanks

    Inspiring
    April 19, 2017

    How long Adobe need to solve it ? These CC updates doesnt change anything but cost a lot of money! I will buy CS6 or Affinity.

    Tema111
    Participant
    April 17, 2017

    This ruins my life. Thanks again adobe! Its always nice that you give users f***d up updates.

    I use this 32 raw every single day for my work. And what should I do next??My clients are waiting.

    I am so p*** off!!

    formentoj
    Participant
    April 17, 2017

    Same problem. Just updated it and got the same issue.

    I've been trying many different ways, looking into old posts in the Adobe forum and nothing.

    Quite annoying.

    davescm
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 13, 2017

    See attached - looks like this has been picked up, but you may want to add your own comments

    ACR: Merge To HDR Pro in 32 bit fails | Photoshop Family Customer Community

    Dave