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k4ep
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Jun 14, 2026 10:27 AM UTC
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Photoshop Save As does not automatically add .psd extension when the filename is replaced

Hi, after a recent Photoshop or macOS update, I noticed a problem with Save As on Mac.

When I open a PSD file and use Save As, the filename field shows the current file name with the .psd extension. If I replace the whole filename with a new name, for example testname, and keep Format: Photoshop selected, Photoshop saves the file without the .psd extension.

So the saved file is:

testname

instead of:

testname.psd

This did not happen before. Since the format is set to Photoshop, I would expect Photoshop to automatically add .psd.

Adobe Photoshop Version: 27.2.0 20251213.r.15 e3408e7  arm64 (final, Release) Number of Launches: 654 Operating System: Mac OS 26.5.1 System architecture: Apple M3 Pro, DOTPROD, HybridCPU(6:6)

      Jeff Arola
      Jeff ArolaCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      Jun 14, 2026 4:52 PM UTC

      I notice you state your using Photoshop 27.2, is that correct?

       

      If so, please update to 27.7 and see if the issue is still present.

       

      You can update using the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application or by going from within Photoshop to Help>Updates.

       

      Yes, i do see this here with Photoshop 2026 (ps ver 27.7) with macOS Tahoe 26.5.1

      on a 2019 MacBook Pro Intel processor.

      Normally when saving a file, just the filename minus the extension is highlighted, but if for some reason both the file name and extension get highlighted and one enters the file name

      no extension is added nor saved when clicking Save.

       

      In the meantime when renaming a file and you notice the file extension is not there you can re-select the format in Format field.

       

      Another thread on the same subject:

      https://community.adobe.com/questions-712/photoshop-does-not-append-file-extensions-1619273

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      NB, colourmanagement
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      NB, colourmanagementCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      Jul 6, 2026 12:46 PM UTC

      ​@k4ep  HI. “I replace the whole filename with a new name, for example, testname” 

      that’s fine, but you’ll need to leave the .psd suffix alone. (i.e. dont delete it by overwriting) . In some cases users do not want the filetype suffix - so, if you remove it, it stays removed.

       

      I hope this helps

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      B_C_E_75
      B_C_E_75
      Inspiring
      Sep 14, 2026 1:13 PM UTC

      I just had this happen to me. Latest PS version on Mac OS. File would not open in latest PS version on Win 11, until I renamed the file to add the .psd extension. I thought I lost hours of work across multiple files.

      “that’s fine, but you’ll need to leave the .psd suffix alone. (i.e. dont delete it by overwriting) . In some cases users do not want the filetype suffix - so, if you remove it, it stays removed.”

      This might be one of the most stupid things I’ve read. If they don’t want the extension name, give them a way to remove it, but don’t screw over the rest of us who don’t expect it to operate that way. 

       

       

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      Jeff Arola
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      Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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      Jun 14, 2026 4:52 PM UTC

      I notice you state your using Photoshop 27.2, is that correct?

       

      If so, please update to 27.7 and see if the issue is still present.

       

      You can update using the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application or by going from within Photoshop to Help>Updates.

       

      Yes, i do see this here with Photoshop 2026 (ps ver 27.7) with macOS Tahoe 26.5.1

      on a 2019 MacBook Pro Intel processor.

      Normally when saving a file, just the filename minus the extension is highlighted, but if for some reason both the file name and extension get highlighted and one enters the file name

      no extension is added nor saved when clicking Save.

       

      In the meantime when renaming a file and you notice the file extension is not there you can re-select the format in Format field.

       

      Another thread on the same subject:

      https://community.adobe.com/questions-712/photoshop-does-not-append-file-extensions-1619273

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