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November 7, 2021

P: Gradient Map Adjustment Layer PS 23 is not backward compatible even in Classic Method

  • November 7, 2021
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I try again with a new post since the previous one has not been understood.

Using in Photoshop 23.0 the "Gradient Map" adjustment layer even with the "Classic" Method is not backward compatible. Does not work as expected.

I need to specify, since the previous post received a wrong reply regarding the "Gradient Fill", that I'm talking about the "Gradient Map" (not the Gradient Fill!) adjustment layer correctly setted with "Classic" method.

Even with classic method the Gradient Map will be not read in the previous version of Photoshop.

The only way to make it readable in previous versions is convert the image layer in a smart layer and apply the Gradient Map as a smart filter (from menu "image" -> adjustments -> gradient map), always in Classic Method. In this way the gradient map will be read even in the previous version.

So, please, there is a bug with the Gradient Map adjustment layer in Classic method since should be backward compatible.

Please, make a test and kindly reply.

Thank you.

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    45634563545
    45634563545
    Inspiring
    December 17, 2021

    No, that's incorrect - the problem is not solved. Not on Windows 10 anyway. Nor is the issue mentioned in the latest Fixed Issues page update. The issue remains same as it was. 

     

    New Photoshop version 23.1 on Windows 10 does NOT solve the problem.PSDs with Gradient Map Adjustment layers (set to Classic mode) edited in 23.1 then opened in an earlier version of Photoshop cannot open with the Gradient Map Adjustment layers intact.

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      Da7Author
      Inspiring
      December 14, 2021

      Finally with the new Photoshop release 23.1.0 the bug has been fixed and the gradient map adjustment layer set in classic method is correctly recognized in previous versions. Thank you!

        selondon
        Community Expert
        selondonCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        December 9, 2021

        For a few reasons in my workplace we cannot upgrade past 10.14 yet and thus this issue is affecting us, causing irregular colour changes. Even is the issue is fixed, I guess existing files won't open correctly in Photoshop 2021 (currently 22.5.3)?

        45634563545
        45634563545
        Inspiring
        November 25, 2021

        Current patch 23.0.2 doesn't solve the problem.

         

         

        Awesome.

         

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        Da7Author
        Inspiring
        November 25, 2021

        D Fosse, what you say should be correct if the new gradient map adjustment layer is not totally supported by previous versions.

        But there is a work around that indicates is just a bug: if I convert an image layer in a smart object layer, I can apply the gradient map adjustment layer from the menu "image" > adjustments > gradient map, setted in classic method. In this way the gradient map will be a smart adjustment layer and, once saved, the psd can be opened in the older versions keeping the smart adjustment layer with the correct settings.

         

        So, the problem is in the normal gradient map adjustment layer and is a bug, nothing else as you've supposed.

        You can verify by replicating the steps described above.

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          Da7Author
          Inspiring
          November 23, 2021

          We are talking about an adjustment layer (gradient map) setted with the old "Classic" method! This adjustment layer must be supported by the the old versions since should be the same adjustment layer... We are not talking about the new methods! This is a bug and must be fixed.

          DanielBornholdt
          DanielBornholdt
          Participant
          November 23, 2021

          I'm opening a older version PSD in my 23.0.1 photoshop and making some modifications (no new adjustments layers) and saving. Then trying to open on a 22.5.1 photoshop version and getting de "unknown data" message. 

           

           

          Again in the 23.0.1 photoshop I merged the layer with gradient map color adjustment and saved. Opened again in the 22.5.1 photoshop whithout any warning message.

           

          Anyone have the same issue?

           

          I've tried to instal the 23.0.2 to see if this problem wold be solved, but wont even open.

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          Da7Author
          Inspiring
          November 23, 2021

          Today Photoshop has been updated to v. 23.0.2 and the bug is still there...

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          Егор5E43
          Participant
          November 22, 2021

          gradient maps created in Photoshop 2022 are transformed into rasterized layers. How to fix it?
          This problem prevents working with people on older versions of Photoshop.

            D Fosse
            Community Expert
            D FosseCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            November 22, 2021

            Generally, with any software, you can always work with old files in a new version - but not necessarily the other way round!

             

            I'm sure that when you think about it, you understand that this is the whole point of software development: adding and improving functions that didn't exist in the old versions.

             

            This sounds like it might be a GPU driven function, and all GPU functions are now extensively rewritten from OpenGL (no longer OS-supported) to DirectX/Metal.

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              Егор5E43
              Participant
              November 23, 2021

              Yes, but other software allows you to export to earlier versions. Also, previous versions of Photoshop didn't have this conflict with even older versions.
              Even Illustrator has the ability to export files for Illustrator older versions.
              I was hoping that using classic (in the gradient setting) gradients would help, but it makes no difference.
              Has Adobe really not made provision for working in Photoshop 2022 and earlier Photoshop versions?

               

              45634563545
              45634563545
              Inspiring
              November 19, 2021

              Jeff, thanks for working on the issue.

               

              At the time of posting this, 23.0.1 still causes the Gradient Map Adjustment Layer problem for me.

               

              Layer style gradients and Gradient Fill Layers appear to be properly backwards compatible, though.

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              J453
              Legend
              November 12, 2021

              No problem. 

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