Photoshop doesn't automatically open from Lightroom and more...

Report · Aug 28, 2025

I am getting tired of things working in one version, then not working and then working again...

I have both the latest versions of LR and PS.

I select an image in LR > Edit In Photoshop (command or menu item)

The image is open in PS but it doesn't switch over so you don't know if it opened until you manually switch...

Its really irritating...

Another thing that has happened for a while now is: let's say you have a few images open in PS and you want to close them all. You close it and then LR opens up, so to close all images you have to keep switching back and forth one by one. it's a real pain! It's a waste of time and slows down the workflow.

Updates fix one thing and break another one. Why release updates that come with bugs?
I wish there was a Beta for LR for once so new improved things can be tried.

LR needs a real overhaul. So does PS. The interface and UI are getting old.

Same windows, icons and sliders from 20 years ago...

Pop Up windows alway cover your work and need to be constantly moved to so you can see what you are doing...
I wish for some kind of minimalistic interface for PS or a menu similar to CR or LR where everything stay on one side of the screen not blocking anything...

Report · Sep 17, 2025

Hi @ppdix,

Sorry for the delayed response. I tested this on my Windows machine and it worked as expected, so I just wanted to check if you’re still running into the same issue. If yes, could you please share a few more details so we can investigate further?

The exact version of macOS you’re using.
Just to confirm, are you working with Lightroom Desktop or Lightroom Classic?
Does this happen with all file types (RAW, JPEG, TIFF), or only certain ones?
Have you tried resetting the preferences for Photoshop to see if that helps? Steps are shared here: https://adobe.ly/46Ibhxu.

This information will help us narrow down whether it’s related to your workflow, OS, or the apps themselves.

Regards,

Srishti