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ParlorGhosts
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May 19, 2021
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Only 3 save options..

  • May 19, 2021
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I only have 3 save as options being showed to me. I may be overlooking something but the rest were showing up and working fine just a minute ago. Any ideas?

 

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Correct answer Bojan Živković11378569

What version you are using? Are you aware of recent changes in 22.4 version of Photoshop when saving files using Save command https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/whats-new/2021-4.html

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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June 9, 2021

In 22.4.2 try 

Photoshop > Preferences > File Handling > Enable legacy Save As

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    wayne31075547w2zc
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    February 6, 2024

    This hasn't worked for me in 23, 24 or 25, yet I have read it's worked for others ???

     

    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    February 6, 2024
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    This hasn't worked for me in 23, 24 or 25, yet I have read it's worked for others ???

     


    By @wayne31075547w2zc

    What are the exact settings? 

    Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) and the Save As-dialog visible? 

    JJMack
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    JJMackCommunity Expert
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    May 19, 2021

    Like we did it in the old days.

     

    JJMack
      Bojan Živković11378569
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      Bojan Živković11378569Community ExpertCorrect answer
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      May 19, 2021

      What version you are using? Are you aware of recent changes in 22.4 version of Photoshop when saving files using Save command https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/whats-new/2021-4.html

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        ParlorGhostsAuthor
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        May 19, 2021

        I was unaware of this recent change.

        Thank you!

          Speedy Steve
          Speedy Steve
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          May 19, 2021

          I was scratching my head like crazy too. I restarted my PC, checked all the settings, until I've read that in the latest 22.4 version they added this feature where "Save As..." only allows formats that can be edited and preserve your work (layers, etc.). You now have to use "Save As Copy..." (default: Alt+Ctrl+S) to save in flattened formats (JPG, GIF, PNG, etc.).

           

          I assume they did that to keep Photoshop in check with their other softwares, like Illustrator and InDesign, where "Save As..." is limited to editable formats, whereas "Export" is used for flattened images. I really wish we got a pop-up notifying that because I lost so much time figuring that out.

           

          I hope that helps!

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            defaultw107v6ta0y5j
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            May 21, 2021

            Thanks big time!! This response saves me a lot of time. 

            andreaoliverr82397494
            andreaoliverr82397494
            Participant
            May 19, 2021

            I just saw this as well. You have to now go through a whole new "Export" dialogue to do the simplest thing like save a JPG or PNG. Heads up, they also have changed the quality of the saved images; instead of bringing your old preferences over, they have decided to just change settings altogether. Jpgs at 85% instead of 100% quality, for example. I get that things change, but I don't understand how this is supposed to be helpful without any notice or explanation. I am disabling automatic updates on all these apps from here on out as I am sick of the needless disruptions to my workflow.

              c.pfaffenbichler
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              c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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              May 19, 2021

              »I just saw this as well. You have to now go through a whole new "Export" dialogue to do the simplest thing like save a JPG or PNG.«

              Or instead use Edit > Save a Copy. 

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