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How do I stop the text box from auto filling in photoshop?  It used to just be an empty box when I placed it on the image before the update.

How do I remove ‘icc paper profiles from the drop down Menu, Print module in PS. I am using Mac.Tahoe.PS27.10.0. Tried everything, every path in all Libraries etc. Opened ColorSync in Utilities, traced the path, removed the relevant .icc profiles, restarted PS. The profiles still appear in PS

Hi everyone,I’m having a problem when converting an image from RGB to CMYK in Photoshop.The original RGB image looks smooth, especially around the darker skin tones and along the jawline. However, as soon as I convert it to CMYK, visible wavy bands / color steps appear around the jaw and other dark gradient areas. The skin transition becomes uneven and almost looks posterized.I’ve attached both versions for comparison: Image 1: CMYK conversion — visible banding/artifacts around the jawline Image 2: Original RGB — smooth tonal transitions The problem is much more noticeable in the dark brown skin tones next to the black gloves/background.Is this caused by the CMYK color gamut, the color profile, bit depth, or something else?What would be the best way to convert this image for professional printing without creating these bands or damaging the smooth skin gradients?Also, if the print shop accepts RGB files, would it be better to leave the image in RGB and let their RIP/software handle t

Hey there!I'm currently desperate as Photoshop is not opening one of my work files anymore. I've tried everything: I've restarted my Mac, updated Photoshop, ticked off the "Use Graphics Procesor" option under performance settings. Nothing has worked. It's definitely not my hard drive either, as I had a copy of the file saved locally on my Mac, and I'm experiencing the same issue. Can anyone help please?

Toggling Dynamic Text on and off with the options bar icon causes the entire text box to move on the canvas.   1. Drag the Text tool to create a text box 2. Type characters into the text box 3. Click the Dynamic Text button on and then off again   Expected: Text box remains in original location Actual: Text box moves on the canvas   Please see linked screen capture video   Tested on macOS PS 26.11.     https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pdogtea7pao8jhrgppn95/Screen-Recording-2025-09-24-at-2.23.31-PM.mov?rlkey=0jsaft6qx8brku194gsynopb8&st=mza6iezf&dl=0

I’m having trouble moving the mask to the original photo it’s supposed to be on. I’m using my iPhone and I have two layers: the original photo and the edited photo I used to create the mask. I need to move the mask from the edited photo layer to the original photo layer so I can mask the original instead. I’ve done it before, but I can’t remember how I did it.

I am trying to create a sheet of faux postage (a/k/a postoids) using Photoshop.Each row of stamps will feature a different image (which I am doing using Smart Objects). Currently there are two sets of text on each stamp; I’d like to make three eventually. The text will be the same across the entire sheet of stamps. It will change from time to time. In the attached example, it says Holiday Post, and 45 cents. I would like to be able to change that to, say, Autumn Post, and $1.   What is the simplest way I can set this up so that when I change the text on one stamp, it will change on all the stamps? I’ve been trying different ways and haven’t come up with anything that really works yet.  Open to suggestions!  I’ve just started to use Smart Objects (thought I should mention that). Thank you!

Cannot post questions to the photoshop community

Can someone tell me if this item will be back one day? Because I can't dowload it

This is a bit complicated. Sorry.I have been using Photoshop 2025 on current Mac OS. A while ago, CC apparently installed Photoshop 2026 (it is in my applications folder) but launching Photoshop has continued to launch 2025. Further, CC (yes, I’ve logged out and back in and restarted the computer) shows that Photoshop is NOT installed at all.  In Photoshop 2025 if I go to Help → Updates I see no option to update my installed copy of Photoshop 2025 or switch to the installed copy of Photoshop 2026… and under the “Apps” page in CC, while Lightroom and Lightroom Classic show as installed (I see the “Open” buttons), next to Photoshop I see “Install.”)While I can manually launch the installed Photoshop 2026 application, it does not have access to any of my workspace or preferences from 2025. Using the “click the 3 dots in the CC Photoshop square to check for other versions” doesn’t work either, since CC seems to be unaware that Photoshop is even installed on my computer. Again, sorry for th

Hello,I am facing an issue in Photoshop when trying to remove the background of a photograph. Whenever I click the Remove Background button, an error message appears: “Couldn’t find background to remove.”I have tried restarting Photoshop and resetting preferences, but the error still persists. This happens even with images that have a clear subject and background.Has anyone else experienced this issue? Is there a recommended solution or workaround?Thank you in advance for your help.Best regards,

I cannot access my .psdc files from my desktop app (Photoshop 2026). It says "Could not open “MIS Staff ID - Template.psdc”. The account you signed in with doesn't have access. Check with account owner or sign into another account." while I'm obviously the owner of this account. Please help. 

The error is :- Could not open ???.CR3 because of a program error.

the error message states “the file contains one or more layers which appear to be corrupt.  COntinue reading layers? Also the file looks corrupted.   

This needs a little context, I apologise in advance. I've been using Photoshop without issue since I upgraded my PC in February, but about 2 weeks ago, Creative Cloud changed my default install location from my D: drive to my C: drive, and when I went to launch the program, it re-installed Photoshop on my C: drive instead, wiping everything I had on my D: drive (brushes, presets, plugins, preferences, etc). There was no option to restore what had been overwritten, so I uninstalled from my C: drive and reinstalled it back to my D: drive.Ever since, I have been having HORRIBLE stuttering/freezing/lagging, particularly when I zoom in/out or while I'm painting with a brush. I've never had this happen before, even before I upgraded my PC. As this is a fresh install, I have no idea what could be causing this? I do notice in scratch disks, it still lists the C: drive as the startup drive. Could this be contributing to the issue?PC specs: Windows 11, 32GB RAM (sits at ~70% usage with all my pr

hotoshop menu bar on top has been missing and been trying to find a solution but to no avail. everybody asking me to go to the menu bar that is already missing and fix problem from there . wish means no solutuon . am using photoshop latest 2024 . I open application top window bar not there and have to reset preferences zillion of time just to open the app with same problem . anybody have a solution. would be grateful and thankful. Thank you 

The previous version of Photoshop crashed, so I restarted my Mac and reinstalled Photoshop; after that, all my personal settings were gone; how can I restore them?

I am having trouble getting my Photoshop desktop app to work. It was working before last night but starting last night I cannot get it to stay open. It will start to open but then it will close again. I have tried all the usual work arounds and talked to tech support, who said to call today if it wasn't working and so here I am. 

Hello! I’m trying to remove or lessen the glare on this photo and no matter how many tutorials I watch an issue always seems to arise if anyone has any recommendations for me? Thank you! 

I create images for website articles and social media posts and would like some advice from experienced Photoshop users. What canvas size, resolution, color mode, and export settings do you recommend for images that need to look good on both desktop and mobile devices?

After the latest updates Photoshop is not correctly displaying the brightness values of images in the main window. Depending on the monitor, the image either appears underexposed or overexposed. This is not an issue with my monitor set up as when moving the Photoshop window across monitors the values display correctly, but when I release the mouse drag, the colour values change. This is also only in the main window. The navigator and file preview images display the image at its true values. Both monitors have been colour calibrated. I have tested this on various files including flattened jpegs.Running PS v27.10 on Win 11 off an AMD GPU with up to date drivers.Screenshots below showing preview issues on one of my monitors. Note how the navigator pane still displays image accurately. Windows snippet tool does not capture the underexposure issue on the other monitor and actually fixes the underexposed colours on output.  

Let me be absolutely clear. I have ZERO interest in using generative AI tools in Photoshop or anywhere else. And yet, every time I open Photoshop I am assaulted with pop up windows trying to get me to use these tools that I do not want. The features and buttons are displayed prominently in many different windows, it is virtually impossible to ignore or avoid. It creates a very negative user experience having these things shoved down my throat all the time. Going forward, Adobe should give users a simple checkbox option to indicate whether we want these tools or not. For those who don't, they should be disabled completely. No pop ups, no reminders, no prompts, nothing. I like to use Photoshop to jump back and forth between my Mac desktop and iPad. Despite some bugs and issues, the experience has mostly been good until AI started taking over. I don't want to switch, but at this point, I am already considering alternatives. Please take note of this user feedback and take it seriously. I c

How to get all postScriptName of photoshop api v2?

There are almost daily instances where I need to join two 'open ended' paths in Photoshop, but I need to do it without physically 'drawing' a line segment between the two open anchor points with the pen tool.In other words, I need to join them as I would in Adobe Illustrator, which is to move the open path so that an open 'anchor point' is atop another open path anchor point.... and then simply merge the two points into one.I have been 'dummy-ing' it along for years, drawing between the points; although that is almost never the best solution in my mind....Can Photoshop merge two open ended 'anchor points' together like Illustrator?EXAMPLE:  Say I have a vector path in the shape of a half circle, containing 3 anchor points - open on the right, and the half circle facing the left. Then, I have a second 'open path' object which is a half circle, containing 3 anchor points - open on the LEFT and the half circle path facing the RIGHT.  I move them both together so that the upper a

I am working with scans of black and white images with black and white profiles (like Gray gamma 2.2.). Since a few days the images started to show horrible gradient noise in the darker areas. When I convert them into Srgb the problem disappear, but I need to use the b/w profiles. I have been working for many years in this way without any problems. Suddenly this problem appeared and I don’t have a clue what has changed.  I attached a detail of one of the images. The problem is visible in many areas of the images also at 50% magnification or less . Thank you for your help.