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I've been happily using my copy of Photoshop CS5 for many years. I did have a plan sunscription for a while, but I wasn't really getting value for it. I cancelled my subscription and went back to CS5 - all is good. Or it was.I updated my camera, and it now uses CR3 format, and I can't update my camera raw app.  what seems a common event - "download failed to install, please contact customer services". None of the links provided work, nor do the solutions from the community archives.  Is there anyway to get an update, or do I finally need to lay CS5 to rest....

I had purchased full Photoshop and Illustrator CS5 versions on disks from Adobe a few years back. (a sizeable investment). My Windows computer subsequently had a motherboard failure making it non-useable. I was able to remove the hard drive and I can access it in full through a docking unit. I have a new windows 11 desktop but I no longer have the install disks (I lost them during a recent move). Can I either access Photoshop from that external docking drive, or can I somehow reinstall it onto my new computer's C:\ drive from that external drive? Is there any way other than spending another ton of money on an online subscription? Thanks in advance.

Hallo, habe vor vielen Jahren mal viel mitbPS gemacht, aber leider auch viel vergessen. Es ändert sich auch immer wieder. Bin inzwischen 96 Jahre alt und möchte gerne für die Gratulationskarte zur Hochzeit meiner Enkelin bei einervGrafik, die  KI für mich erstellt hat, kleine Änderungen vornehmen, z.B. die darin gezeigten Portraits gegen Bilder des Brautpaares tauschen. Bekomme das einfach nicht hin,, genauer: finde die enntsprechenden Werkzeuge nicht.  Hatte auch früher am PC gearbeitet, jetzt mit iPadKönnt Ihr mir bitte kleine Tips geben? Danke schon mal im voraus.

So when I make a scriptto automate, I need to trim an image in the frame and resize it to its original ratio and resize to fit the frame. Currently I am using the 'activeLayer' property to access that layer after execute an action of 'replace content in frame', I wonder if there's way to select the content layer directly without changing the active layer of the document.

I am trying to write a script that will batch export all smart objects as files.   Like using the menu ->  Layer/SmartObjects/Export Contents... but does it for every Smart Object is the photoshop file.   I have written some code that searches all layers and can determine if it is a Smart Object, but I am stuck on how to export the smart objects content as a file.   var oldPath = activeDocument.path; function ExportSmartObject(layerNode) {for (var i=0; i<layerNode.length; i++) { ExportSmartObject(layerNode[i].layerSets); for(var layerIndex=0; layerIndex < layerNode[i].artLayers.length; layerIndex++) {var layer=layerNode[i].artLayers[layerIndex];if (layer.kind == "LayerKind.SMARTOBJECT") {alert("Smart Object Found") // Export Smart Object Content }}}} ExportSmartObject(app.activeDocument.layerSets);

After drawing a line with the line tool, changing the stroke thickeness doesn't do anything. Infact it looks like a box shape was drawn instead of just a line.  Has this always been the case? or is this a bug. I"m on version 21.2.0

Hello,I’m having an issue with Adobe Photoshop on my Windows laptop.After uninstalling Photoshop (because it wasn’t opening properly), I now get this error message every time I try to launch it:“Some of the application components are missing from the Application directory. Please reinstall the application.”I have already tried the following steps, but the problem persists:Uninstalled Photoshop through the Creative Cloud Desktop App.Selected “Remove preferences” during uninstallation.Used the Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to remove Photoshop and Creative Cloud completely.Restarted the computer.Manually deleted all remaining Adobe Photoshop folders from:C:\Program Files\Adobe\Tried reinstalling Photoshop (latest version, and also older versions from “Other versions”), but the same error still appears when I try to open it.I have an active paid Creative Cloud subscription and just want Photoshop to work again.Could you please help me completely reset or repair my Photoshop installatio

Bonjour, Voilà, mon probleme est le suivant: L'orsque j'ouvre une photo, et que je veux l'imprier, je vais dans fichier/Impression, et là rien ne se passe.Si j'essaie une deuxieme fois, l'option impression est grisée. Si je ferme la photo et la réouvre, il se passe à nouveau la même chose. Donc impossible d'imprimer.MacBook Pro M4MacOs 15.6.1Epson SC-P400Photoshop 26.11Le pilote de l'imprimente est à jour pour Os 15.6.1. Si vous avez des idées !!??? Ce qui est étonnant c'est que je n'ai pas de message d'erreur lorsque la boite de dialogue d'impression ne s'ouvre pas.D'ailleur, lors d'un message de PS on coche la case "ne plus afficher", comment faire machine arrière, et avoir à nouveau le message qui s'affiche  Merci à vous de m'avoir lu, et de vous lire bientôt... 

When i try to change the text leading, i see this message: value between 0,00 point and 6,72 Points is required.And the software doesnt let me change the leading above that value. In this value, the texts becomes unreadable because the lines overlap. 

Hi everyone. I've searched the forums for an answer to this, but most-- if not all suggest going to your old PC and deactivating it that way.  This is not possible as I have done a fresh install of Windows 11 on my computer, wiping my old installation of CS6. My account shows only the MAC OS serial number is registered.  When I enter the serial number for the Windows version, I get the "already in use on maxium of two computers" error.   When I check the "Activated Devices" tab on my account, it says I have no activated devices. Am I just totally out of luck, and cannot use my old license because I don't have the old PC anymore? I appreciate any help on the subject.

I had a project saved to the cloud with multiple layers. I was adjusting the top layer's hue/saturation, then all of a sudden the project flattened and I could not revert back no matter what I tried. All the layers are gone. 

I am at my wits end, about 50% of the time I change from one tool to another this dialogue box pops up and completely breaks my workflow. I have updated photoshop to the most recent release. How on earth do I fix this 

Hi,  As a digital painter heavily reliant on Photoshop, I've always valued the software's precision and responsiveness. However, I've encountered a significant issue with the latest version, 2025 v.26. https://imgur.com/a/photoshop-2025-brush-tool-problame-OXCUHRL   When using the brush tool, the strokes are frequently interrupted, appearing as single dots. This behavior only resolves after switching to another window and then back. This is incredibly disruptive, especially when recording demonstration videos for my work!  Given the subscription-based nature of Photoshop, it's frustrating to consistently encounter such bugs with each new update (and you need to try to resolve them by yourself?) I don't know how to fix it, sorry for the bad words. I'm just mad for now T__T

I'm trying to Quick Export to Jpeg as i have done in the past years and the quality was set at 12...now the highest quality is 7 and I can't go any higher.So the photos are being saved like 24% instead of 100%... Please help....    Sincerely confused..Sam 

Issue:Photoshop’s “Share” button overlaps other elements in the Options Bar when UI Font Size is set to Medium. Photoshop version & OS and version:Adobe Photoshop Version: 26.11.0 20250918.r.18 a87e57f arm64 (final, Release)System: Mac OS 15.6.1Studio Display monitor (default resolution settings)Steps to reproduce the issue:Open Photoshop on macOS using a Studio Display.Go to Photoshop > Settings > Interface.Change UI Font Size to Medium (or larger).Detach and observe the Options Bar at the top of the interface. Expected result:All elements in the Options Bar should adjust properly with the UI font size increase, nothing should overlap. Actual result:The Share button overlaps other elements in the Options Bar, making them harder to use or visually cluttered. Extras:Attached is a screenshot showing the overlap issue.This could likely be resolved if the Options Bar height could be manually resized, or if it dynamically adjusted based on font size. 

Hi! i am embedding an illustrator file into my photoshop file but whenever i place the image it looks completely different from the original file and i do not mean the colors i mean the shapes are on completely different layers. Ive had this happen to me multiple times now but i dont know how to fix this. it just fixes itself after some time. Does anyone know a fix or what's causing this to happen?

In Photoshop: I open a photo and duplicate it. Adjust Saturation in HSL adjustment layer to say 75 (yes very high but really want to see what's happening). On duplicate I addjust Saturation (not vibrance) in Vibrance adjustment layer to same, 75, amount. The photos are very different.Why?See attached photo.

Hi, I frequently import TIF drawings into photoshop in RGB 204, 204, 204 (grey), but need to change all pixels to 255, 255, 255 (white).At the moment, I'm using the paint bucket to change the grey pixels to white. This is time-consuming because PS doesn't do a flood fill because of jagged edges. Is there a way of getting PS to recognize all the grey pixels and change them to white?

What is the importance of "Apply Layer Mask"?  

I am writing a book about a painter.  I have many of his works, but they are damaged. The damage is very evident in the photos I have taken. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to "repair" the damage by retouching the photos. I'm on a Mac Mini running Sequoia and have a creative cloud subscription. My experience is limited, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I want this simple effect:The line is above the text and where they intersect, it cuts the text content. Where they don't intersect, the line is visible. I'm using red just to make it clear, but I will be using a black and white texture to emulate something like this: Important: I need the text to be editable, so the texture will stay on top, untouched. I can't rely on making a selection out of the text and then create a mask from that selection, because then I'm stuck to only being able to use that text. Also, when it comes to the texture, should my texture be 100% black and white, or can I use texture that has gray as well? Or do I absolutely need black over transparency, only? I would like this to be a workflow where I can save it as a style so I can easily reuse it. Thanks

Hi community,can we change a server path in PS Droplets? The situation is as follows: we have several Droplets, some of which are linked to JavaScript, where we no longer have the original PS actions. Now the server path has changed and the server has been taken offline.Is it possible to change the path in the Droplets? Or does anyone know of a way we can do this so that we can use the Droplets again? Thank you very much for your input.

This is one of those things that I have been annoyed by for ever, and I am wondering if it can be bypassed? When you are zoom way way in to a path or shape and need to move a point, if you are close to a guide then the icon switches to the Guide Edit tool.   The GIF below is not 100% to scale as I could not get a screen shot of the edit guide icon, so I made it.  You'll get the idea though.  I was zoomed in to close to 3000%.  So is there, say, a spring loaded shortcut that will force Photoshop to ignore the guide?  I can turn off the guide of course, but the whole point is to align to it, and better still, snap to it.  This happens with Pen, path select, and direct select. 

Hi everyone,I have a picture of a round jar, and I want to place a logo and some text so it looks like it’s actually printed on the jar.I’ve tried:Warp / Arch text → doesn’t follow the jar properlyDisplace → didn’t get the realistic effect I wantOther free-transform tricks → alignment and perspective still look weirdNo matter what I try, the text and logo look unnatural or distorted.Can anyone explain the best workflow to make it look realistic on a curved jar? Screenshots or step-by-step advice would be amazing!Thank you so much!

Photoshop Team first I do not want to sound unappreciative of your work in PS. However, just realized the panel in PS where Files (image attached) are located. How difficult would it be to add LrC link. This would definetly enhance the interoperabilty between the apps.