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Yesterday I upgraded to version 2026 and after it was installed then I installed the version 2027 (strange that two upgrades appeared one after the other...). But when I go to search on my PC (Windows 11 64x) and type Photoshop it only shows the 2026 version. When I open PS from within the Creative Cloud, the small art-window loading says © {date} - 2025... But when I click on system info on my PS it says: Adobe Photoshop Version: 27.0.0 20251015.r.25 d1c1320 What is happening?   [Mod: Thread was moved to the discussion forum. It isn't an error]  

Over the last handful of years, I've repeatedly been frustrated by changes Adobe makes to the workflow in Photoshop. I've had to find ways to work around the changes to do what I've always been able to do before. The lastest case of this is with selections using the magic wand tool. In the past, I've been able to use it to create a selection (for example, if I'd created a shape of a solid color and coverted that shape to a layer, I'd then select that colored area with the magic wand.) Once I have that selection, I'd invert it, and then use the eraser tool to clear out parts of a different layer. I used this method many times to create the appearance of an object as behind "coming out from behind" another layer. It was simple and easy to do. But now, despite having the "anti aliasing" checkbox checked, every time I use the magic wand tool, I get a jagged edge. Smoothing it doesn't help. Chat GPT provides lists of multiple ways to work around this that add too many steps to the work flow

I've updated to version 26.0 and the generative fill doesn't accept photos of people in bathing suits or bikinis, for example. The same happens with the Beta version. I spoke to Adobe via chat, sent them a photo as an example to test and the attendant found the same problem for this photo and others like it. There is nothing unusual about the images, they are even edited in the older versions. Adobe informed me that the problem may have been with the firefly update, but this has drastically affected those who depend on this tool for their work on fashion photos or even restoring old photos. It is crucial for us, as photography and editing professionals, that this algorithm is reviewed, as we have a professional structure that depends on it. Adobe said: “It's how the firefly was designed. With each update, the AI tool is also updated and made more secure to understand the prompts and the images better.” This argument cannot simply be accepted, given that there is nothing

something like this. would try manually but they need to be consistent and i'd assume there's some sort of effect for this

I started using the latest version of cc with firefly 3 a few days ago. I have no problems creating new images that are excellent and will be used with some of my POD clients.  My only issue so far is with the harmonize command. I am having no success harmonizing images.  I have watched several new videos in youtube covering harmonize.  But I cannot duplicate the process shown in these videos. I have the firefly pro at $19.99. Ample credits.  A couple hours ago I found this link in Photoshop....Blend objects and people with Harmonize.Steps 1 and 2 and 4 are straight forward.  Step 3 states harmonize cannot be used with smart objects. Smart objects are not selected in my preferences.  Step 5 states " Select Harmonize  from the Contextual Task Bar and choose your preferred variation, which appears on a new layer." My contextual task bar does not  show Harmonize.   What am I doing wrong?  Am I m

Hi!I set up a good performance pc:- 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF- Motherboard PRO Z790-A WIFI (MS-7E07)- 64 GB RAM- three 2 GB SSDs Nvme Gen4- AMD RT6800 video card with 16 GB of VRAMWith the latest versions of Photoshop (from 24) though, when I use Adobe Camera Raw for auto-mask, correction tools, etc, the software starts to lag, sometimes freezing for a few seconds, always.Analyzing the performance of the video card, I can see that the graphics memory occupancy percentage is almost immediately at 100% and from that point on everything jerks and slows down.I enabled the GPU and checked all the boxes in the advanced settings, chose the non-system SSD as the cache unit and put at 70% RAM to use.Is this my problem or does it happen to anyone else?I bought a new computer specifically to handle the new PS features, but...PS Version 25.5AMD driver 24.2.1Windows 11 ProThanksAndrea

Hello,I know that the answer is probably no, but it never hurts to ask, especially that the feature seems useful and somehow basic.My goal is to use a smart object as a mask, which allows me to modify the filters that are attached to it to change the mask at any time. let's say it has sponge+threshold filters and I want to be able to adjust the threshold value to change what's shown or not on another layer. the smart object's pixels themselves shouldn't be seen at all but it should simply act as a mask.I thought that setting the smart object as a knockout layer and removing the blacks from it using blend-if would achieve the result, but the knockout option still sees it as completely opaque.

Recently I got issue in Photoshop particularly with Nano Banana Image generation model in Photoshop new 27 version. From yesterday when I used the Image model it's giving me the result but I don't know why it's changing the size so I had to resize the generated image according to base layer. I thought maybe it's anything wrong happened with syncing issue with creative cloud... So I used the Creative Cloud Cleaner tool and the uninstaller tool. After that when I reinstall the creative cloud app I noticed I get another issue with creative cloud with slowing loading and it's gave relaunch error... Somehow it's open but now the beta tab got missing in creative cloud app. Also now I got one more issue with wacom device option in the illustrator and the auto recover stopped working in illustrator... Gave always alerts about that. This situation really wasting my productivity time. 

Bonjour à tous,Depuis plusieurs semaines, je n'arrive pas à faire la mise à jour de Lightroom et Photoshop. J'ai le message suivant : espace doque insuffisant (code d'erreur  189) malgré que mon espace de stockage dans le cloud est loin d'être utilisé ( 1.2 GB sur 20 GB)...Quelqu'un aurait la gentillesse de m'aider ? Je ne suis pas experte en informatique. Merci d'avance.Laurence Peguet 

Ever notice how every Photoshop expert seems to have their own magic formula? Some use hundreds of layers, others rely on just three. Some swear by adjustment masks, others by smart objects. But here’s the truth I’ve learned after years of designing – Photoshop doesn’t make you creative; it reveals how creative you already are. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with: Turning ordinary photos into cinematic color tones (without LUTs)Combining AI-generated textures with manual brush blendingUsing Blend-If layers for natural lighting – total game changer! Now I’m curious: What’s one Photoshop trick or workflow that completely changed the way you edit or design?Let’s build a thread of real, underrated Photoshop habits that every designer should know – from beginners to pros.I’ll start in the comments.

Hi there,  I'm interested to understand if there is a way to automate/detect the areas within this image that are showing as black? It's a photo from a drone that is missing the sky and a few areas beneath it. I can manually lasso the areas and have AI generatively fill them, but I'm wondering if there's a command or way to interface with Photoshop that allows the platform to analyze the image and identify the areas where there is the black fill.  I have a feeling there should be a way to ask the AI component of the tool to identify the black areas for me. Has anyone heard of something similar?    Thanks 

I have followed any/all the leads as to location of my Photoshop library assets on my PC.  I would appreciate some clarity; are the assets only "in the cloud"?  I've sure spent a ton of time looking for actual files because of wording that says they are available offline.  Maybe this could be explained fully or maybe, I am just missing something.Thank you.

necesito ayuda! Mi hija tocó mi Mac con toda la mano y cambió en photoshop los íconos de Capas y máscaras.No se como volver a ver las miniaturas como antes.

When I use generative expand, the extended image is not as high-res as the original. Great for smaller size outcomes or digital but I hate it for print. Victor Garcia- MAX25

Was the Place Embedded speed key (CTRL+SHT+P) eliminated in Photoshop 2026?

this has happened twice now. not sure if its a bug or not but last time it happened i had to restart my photoshop. it's super annoying and doesn't go away even if i select something else.

I accidentally deleted a couple of gradients from my Gradients > Basics group.  Is there a way to restore them? 

Anyone have information on what the purpose of this executible is?

Hi all, I am attempting to make a map of an area for a gift.  I stitched together 60 tiles from google earth.  On photoshop you can clearly see the differences in the shading/color that appear in straight vertical lines (see attached).  Does anyone have any advice on how to best blend this together so that it looks more uniform? Thank you

Creating on PhotoShop, using a PNG or JPEG art file what is best to then print out.I compile various artwork  and can use either a PNG or JPEG file to create the PS page.   I then print the finished product using a 12 color ink jet printer.   Do PNG or JPEG files print out the same ?   thank you

Prior to August 2025, I just needed to click on pic and it would go away.  Have I accedently selected a setting that caused this.  I am currently updated on versions.  Any suggestions

Happy Halloween! I'm hoping to get some insight to see if there's an easier way to produce the desired results in this image.. I'm using this shape as a clipping mask for my text (as seen in the top image example).  The desired end result for the text will be stylized like that in the bottom image example. I ended up converting the text to a shape and manually adjusting the path along the outside edges of the letters (where the mask clips the letters) so they have more of a rounded profile like the original font. But doing so is more time consuming than I'd like... This being said, is it possible to: 1.) Somehow trim the portions of the text outside of the clipping mask so the text paths will only show inside of the cliping mask? 2.) Is it possible to simultaneously round the sharp text profile to give it a roundover like I manually made? I know Adobe Illustrator has that ability. I'm not sure if I should be working between the two programs. I ju

Downloaded the new firmware to PS 2022, my plug in's disappeared.           {Title edited by Moderator}

Hi,I was casually using ALPC to make lens profile for friend. I was also asked to help him pull something from metadata, but after some actions.The folder named "Sample pictures" has JPEGs inside.These JPEGs do not have their metadata removed, exposing info such as:Serial Number of the LensLens ModelSerial Number of the CameraCamera ModelOther shooting informationNote: This is a post made to warn. The noticing was accidental and i don't support stealing information and abusing serial numbers.

Hi All! The surf board shape is my track matte for my text. As you can see, portions of the red surfboard are still visible but I don't want them to be. Is there a way I can hide the portion of the track matte that aren't being covered by the text? Thank you so much!