Why wont the jpeg just save?

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January 13, 2019
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I open a jpeg in PS CC 2019. I do a crop. I choose to save.

Why wont the file just save? Why does it bring up a new dialogue box with the full file selection dropdown at the bottom, and then when I tediously choose jpeg for these, get a copy?

Is this a nuisance preference I can change somewhere? Thanks.

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Correct answer D Fosse

You have the crop tool set to "hide", not "delete". This creates a floating layer, which is not allowed in the jpeg file format specification.

So PS saves a copy, and then prompts you to save the original with layers intact.

D Fosse

Correct answer

Community Expert

You have the crop tool set to "hide", not "delete". This creates a floating layer, which is not allowed in the jpeg file format specification.

So PS saves a copy, and then prompts you to save the original with layers intact.

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larry45Author

Inspiring

Thanks D, I'm from era when crop too did not require a Phd!

But hiding has advantages too, correct? Do you keep delete checked or unchecked?

gener7

Community Expert

Depends whether you want a destructive or non-destructive crop. "Delete pixels" is permanent once you save out and close the file.

Hide pixels allows you to re-open the file and change the crop or remove it entirely.

Destructive gives you a flat file suitable for jpeg format, non destructive means you go with a layered format such as tiff or psd, but there you can export flat jpeg copies.

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