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Inspiring
Mar 17, 2026 4:51 PM UTC
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When I'm opening some Photoshop files they look crazy! Help!

Here’s what the files are looking like when I open them versus what they look like in the preview in finder. When I zoom in and out the colors and everything changes a bit, but doesn’t go away.

I’m on a Mac

    daisy_2550Correct answer
    Inspiring
    Mar 17, 2026 4:58 PM UTC

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    D Fosse
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    Mar 17, 2026 7:06 PM UTC

    Well, if the fix was to uncheck "use graphics processor",  which is what the link says, you haven't actually fixed anything - you have just identified where the problem is. The graphics processor (GPU) is needed for a wide range of Photoshop functions.

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    Inspiring
    Mar 17, 2026 7:14 PM UTC

    Any other suggestions are appreciated! I am a beginner, thanks :)

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    Legend
    Mar 17, 2026 8:16 PM UTC

    Please post a system report. Photoshop Help menu->System Info

    And also what does Help->GPU Compatibility say?

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    daisy_2550AuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Mar 17, 2026 4:58 PM UTC