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BDRANEY
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January 23, 2018

P: Photoshop CC 19.1 - UI doubled in size (Win 10)

  • January 23, 2018
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Hello. My entire Photoshop layout has doubled in size with this new update; it looks like it's in Windows Safe Mode. Is there a way to fix this? I am currently uninstalling and re-downloading the previous version because my eyes were melting from the bloated interface.Note: This conversation was created from a reply on: Photoshop CC 2018 (19.1) update now available.

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Inspiring
November 16, 2020

All that discussion was taking place 3 years ago! So why do I still have that problem??? (11/16/2020)

Karsten.G
Known Participant
November 5, 2019
Since there are no replies to this discussion in many months I suppose the initial complaint has been removed by PS updates in the meantime, and everybody is happy. Including me, in general.

However, I have recently identified a mean bug in DPI scaling, that results in a non-usable (because invisible) in-app search dialog and bugged me for many months.

For details see this thread and the included link to Adobe Support Community.

Hannah, you have explicitely asking for feedback so I wanted to share this also in this discussion with explicite participation of Adobe staff.


Inspiring
February 9, 2019
Facing the same issues in cc2019. Do anyone have any solution for the problem?
Inspiring
December 30, 2018
Inspiring
August 2, 2018
Yeah switching can be a hassle. I just wish they fix it. 😞
BDRANEY
BDRANEYAuthor
Participating Frequently
August 2, 2018
Yea that was a program I've been looking out at. The biggest hurdle is that my company works with .PSD files all the time. I was planning on setting up a meeting with the company exec's and present on why we should switch over but I don't think it's worth it because

1) Using an old version of Photoshop isn't effecting us too hard (not yet at least)..., and

2) What you mentioned; learning and testing the new software to make sure the functionality can accomplish our tasks and goals. I don't think it's worth the time to teach everyone here a new program.

I like Photoshop too... but if this old version becomes a problem and they haven't fixed this UI issue, I either gotta switch over or deal/resolve the bloated interface myself.
Inspiring
July 24, 2018
I've been waiting nearly five years mate so I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for a solution. Just amazes me that we still don't have a fix for this.

Have you ever check out Affinity Photo? seems decent its just a pain having to learn a new UI etc. Seems very similar to Photoshop though.

https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/

The thing that annoys me the most is that I love Photoshop. I think its a great app I just wish they'd stop adding new features and just concentrate on fixing this once and for all !
BDRANEY
BDRANEYAuthor
Participating Frequently
July 24, 2018
I just want to let the devs know that after 5 months, I am still looking out at this thread, hoping the UI gets fixed. The official response hasn't helped me nor anyone else it seems. I am still running an old version of 19.0 Photoshop just so I can have the UI stay the same as it used to be. 

As Richard said, I'd jump ship if I could, but I really haven't come across a different program that is more superior to Photoshop yet, so that's why I'm still around for now. 
Inspiring
July 20, 2018
You can't be that keenly aware as you've had 5 years and still not sorted it. Disgraceful really
Hannah Nicollet
Community Manager
Community Manager
July 20, 2018
I see. Glad to hear that you have the pen issue resolved. Sorry I don't have a solution that is more to your liking. We are keenly aware of customer feedback and CSUI will continue to evolve to respond to user input and the changing demands of new monitors.

Thanks,
Hannah