Eye dropper error: Could not use the eye dropper tool because of a program error

Report · Dec 22, 2023

Hi.

Does anyone know how to fix this error? I can't pick colors from with the eye dropper. I have the most recent versión of Photoshop Beta: 25.4.0

I tried reseting preferences, erase them, hidding layers, etc.

Here is a capture of the problem:

Report · Feb 20, 2024

Just adding my voice to this. I finally gave in to subscription and upgraded from CS6 and there's issues with such a common tool?!

Report · Feb 20, 2024

I've been getting the same error

Photoshop version 25.4.0

OS version: Sonoma 14.2.1

Report · Feb 21, 2024

same error

i unistall photoshop & install again no thing change

Report · Feb 22, 2024

Seems fixed now for me

Report · Feb 22, 2024

Did you update to the latest version? There's an update now but I haven't updated yet

Report · Feb 22, 2024

Yes, problem solved in this update: 25.5.

Report · Feb 22, 2024

i just updated to PS V25.5 to fix that problem. ❤️

Report · Feb 23, 2024

This problem is fixed on version 25.5, but now the slow cursor problem is back in the Liquify tool. I'll go look for that thread.

Report · Feb 23, 2024

25.5 didn't seem to do the trick for me. It's still doing the same issue.

Report · Feb 26, 2024

Same error. Please fix, Adobe!

Report · Mar 05, 2024

I also have this problem, it is very annoying. Please fix the bug Adobe! My work efficiency is reduced because of this program error.

Report · Mar 27, 2024

I got same problem but changing the options in the "sample"window (when eyedroper tool is activated) unblocked the eyedroper tool 🙂 try this.

Report · Mar 27, 2024

I am on Photoshop 24.4.0 and when "ALL Layers no adjustment" is selected eyedroppertool is working correctly.

Report · Feb 03, 2024

I select a color for the Stroke effect with the eyedropper tool. The program does select the color, but still complains about a program error.

Photoshop Error information
Code: -1
Text: because of a program error
Message: Could not use the eye dropper tool because of a program error.
Stack:
Adobe Photoshop 25.4.0 20240118.r.319 67d7f0b - x86
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Report · Feb 05, 2024

@matiasn49219846 it's a known bug in Photoshop

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-beta-bugs/eye-dropper-error-could-not-use-the-eye-dropper-t...

Report · Feb 07, 2024

Segue o erro que identifiquei com a ferramenta conta-gotas, mas que pode estar atrelado a outras ferramentas. Photoshop atualizado e não sei o porque aparece essa mensagem constantemente.