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Aug 31, 2026 8:26 AM UTC
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distort not working

Toolbar< Filter< Distort. Distort tool is not working, it is grey from around 1 month. I am using an updated version of photoshop, latest computer configuration. Please resolve the issue as I need it urgently.

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JohanElzenga
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Sep 2, 2026 3:31 PM UTC

Is your image perhaps 16 bits/color? Photoshop restricts specific legacy or resource-heavy filters (like Filter > Distort) to 8-bit mode.

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justlearn
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Sep 2, 2026 9:59 AM UTC

​@kind_realist53d3 Make sure you select the layer. If no layer is selected, none of the Filters will be selectable. 

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