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cristiano_8203
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May 22, 2026 7:21 AM UTC
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Photshop 27.7 not working on macOS Ventura

this version makes Photoshop not work on Ventura anymore. At least mark it as “not compatible” instead of making me download an app that just refuses to boot

      Srishti Bali
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      Jun 12, 2026 5:40 PM UTC

      Hi ​@cristiano_8203 ​@johns64062309 


      Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue. I am afraid that Photoshop 27.x requires macOS v26 or v15. x, and v14. x.

      You can find the complete system requirements here: ttps://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/get-started/technical-requirements-installation/adobe-photoshop-on-desktop-technical-requirements.html

       

      You may be able to install an earlier version of Photoshop through the Creative Cloud desktop app. Instructions are available here: https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/apps/download-install-apps/creative-cloud-apps/install-previous-versions-creative-cloud-apps.html

       

      I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions.

      Thanks, Srishti Bali | Community & Engagement Strategist, Digital Imaging | Adobe
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      NB, colourmanagement
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      Jul 6, 2026 12:49 PM UTC

      When I was running older macOS the Creative Cloud app, marked the latest Photoshop as incompatible and would not update. Thus, I kinda presumed its this way for everyone. 

       

      I hope this helps

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      Jeff Arola
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      Jun 12, 2026 8:37 PM UTC

       What model and year Mac do you have?

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      johns64062309
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      Jun 13, 2026 8:24 AM UTC

      Hi Jeff,   A 2017 27” iMac

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      jane-e
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      Jun 12, 2026 6:13 PM UTC

      ​@johns64062309 wrote: there appears to be no list of previous versions to fall back on

       

      Adobe offers only the current version plus one previous version. Right now that’s PS 2026 and 2025.

       

      Jane

       

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      johns64062309
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      Jun 12, 2026 8:17 PM UTC

      Hi jane-e,  following your comment I have now found the list of previous releases of PS. The top of the list is Release 26.6 which does install but provides a warning that the computer may not be able to make full use of the program.  I am quite happy to accept that as the replacement Mac that I want is not likely to deliver in the UK until August 2026 at the earliest

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      jane-e
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      Jun 12, 2026 10:18 PM UTC

      ​@johns64062309 wrote: ‘the replacement Mac that I want is not likely to deliver in the UK until August 2026 at the earliest“

       

       

      I sympathize.  I had the same issue just over a year ago and had to use an older version until I could get my new Mac.

       

      Jane

       

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      Srishti Bali
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      Jun 12, 2026 5:40 PM UTC

      Hi ​@cristiano_8203 ​@johns64062309 


      Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue. I am afraid that Photoshop 27.x requires macOS v26 or v15. x, and v14. x.

      You can find the complete system requirements here: ttps://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/get-started/technical-requirements-installation/adobe-photoshop-on-desktop-technical-requirements.html

       

      You may be able to install an earlier version of Photoshop through the Creative Cloud desktop app. Instructions are available here: https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/apps/download-install-apps/creative-cloud-apps/install-previous-versions-creative-cloud-apps.html

       

      I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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      Thanks, Srishti Bali | Community & Engagement Strategist, Digital Imaging | Adobe
      johns64062309
      johns64062309
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      Jun 12, 2026 8:24 PM UTC

      Thanks, Srishtri,   I have now located and downloaded Release 26.6 which will work within some limitations.

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      Om_Theo_003
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      Jun 12, 2026 5:20 PM UTC

      👍

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      johns64062309
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      May 22, 2026 11:09 AM UTC

      Having installed v 27.7 on an old iMac and finding it unworkable as cristiano_8023 indicates, how do I get back tp the previous version on which the legacy system? Unlike the latest version of Lightroom, there appears to be no list of previous versions to fall back on

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