P: Photoshop (Beta 26.8) does not save file if Camera Raw plugin is on Smart object

@LBalsam and @make art please share your sysinfo so the team can try to see why this is not working for your systems yet is for others.

Launch Photoshop beta, and select Help >System Info...and copy/paste the text in a reply.  

Thanks,

Cory - Photoshop Product Manager

After last update, 31.5.2025  the bug is not solved!

I just had the same problem again.

Adobe Photoshop Version: 26.8.0 20250528.m.3090 a82ee58 x64

AFTER the Beta update May 39 at 5.54

Happy bug hunting.

Laura

Thank you Team Adobe! Excellent turn around time on this fix. Very happy with the new features coming online and surprised  and pleased with the pace of inovation.

Subject: BUG: PSD and PSB Save Fails When Using Camera Raw Filter on Smart Object (Beta Only)

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Hello,

I’ve been using Photoshop professionally for years, and my workflow consistently includes editing Smart Objects with Camera Raw Filter. Until recently, saving these files as PSD was never a problem.

However, since a few days ago (mid/late May 2025), Photoshop Beta no longer allows me to save PSD or PSB files after applying Camera Raw Filter on a Smart Object. I receive a message requiring me to “merge visible” in order to save.

Confirmed behavior:

• ✅ Camera Raw Filter applied to Smart Object → Save as PSD or PSB fails

• ✅ Undoing the Camera Raw step → Save works again

• ✅ Saving as JPEG works fine

• ✅ Driver is up to date (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060)

• ✅ “Maximize PSD and PSB File Compatibility” is enabled

• ✅ Same workflow works perfectly in the regular (non-Beta) version of Photoshop

• ❌ Bug is unique to the Photoshop Beta version (latest as of May 29, 2025)

This appears to be a regression introduced in a recent Beta build, and it critically affects standard, non-destructive workflows.

Please investigate this issue, and advise whether a fix or workaround is planned.

Thanks,
Schmuel

Hi Cory,

Thanks for the quick follow-up and for providing the updated beta version.

I’ve just installed the latest Photoshop Beta 26.8.0 (build 20250527.m.3089) and tested the exact same PSD files that previously triggered the error. I’m happy to confirm that the issue now appears to be resolved — I was able to save files without any problems.

Appreciate your support and the timely fix.
Keep up the great work!

Best,
Hakan

Hi everyone, please update to the recent Ps Beta and let us know if this issue has been resolved or you.

Adobe Photoshop Version: 26.8.0 20250527.m.3089 bb65995 arm64

Thanks,

Cory - Photoshop Product Manager