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daring_individuality44832
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July 2, 2025

P: PS v26.8.1 Info panel doesn't show "before" values, only "after" using Image > Adjustments

  • July 2, 2025
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Info panel doesn't show "before" values, only "after". (Photoshop release 26.8.1). 

Every section of the panel show only one value, even for custom sample points, check screenshot attached.

Is it a bug?

 

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    davescm
    Community Expert
    davescmCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 23, 2025

    It looks like a bug in 26.8.1. If you use an adjustment layer both values show. If you use Image > Adjustments only the resulting value is shown.
    I opened PS 25.12.3 to check and in that version both show as expected.

     

    Tested in Windows 11 with RTX3090 GPU.

    Dave

      Sameer K
      Community Manager
      Sameer KCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      July 24, 2025

      Thanks for sharing this, @daring_individuality44832, and for verifying this, @davescm. I see this in Ps 26.8.1 and the current Beta. I've shared this with the team for review. 
      Best! 
      Sameer K

        Noel Orridge
        Community Manager
        Noel OrridgeCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        July 23, 2025

        Hi @daring_individuality44832! Thank you for reaching out!

         

        Could you please share your system information (form Help> System info> Copy and paste it into a text file and attach it to your response)? 

         

        Please try resetting the preferences to their default state. A corrupted preferences file can sometimes cause all sorts of trouble. I suggest you back up your preferences before resetting them. For steps and more info, please check out this Helpx article: Preferences in Photoshop.

         

        To test whether the issue is GPU-related, turn off the GPU from Edit> Preferences> Performance, uncheck Use Graphics Processor, and restart Photoshop.


        Let us know how it goes! 

        Cheers!

        Noel
        OrhanTekis
        OrhanTekis
        Participant
        July 3, 2025

        Hello,

        I am using Photoshop version 26.8.1.

        When I change the color with Curve in the information section, it does not show the before and after values. What could be the reason?
        How can I solve this problem?

         

        For Mac...

        creative explorer
        Community Expert
        creative explorerCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        July 3, 2025

        @OrhanTekis The Info panel displays the color values of the pixels currently under your cursor in real-time. To see "before and after" values for a Curves adjustment, you'll need to either manually sample before and after applying the adjustment, or use Photoshop's History panel or multiple windows for a visual comparison of the states. The Curves panel itself will show you input/output values on the curve for the selected channel if you use its eyedroppers.

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        Barry Rudick
        Inspiring
        July 3, 2025

        When a curve, levels, etc. dialog is active the RGB values have always split into two values separated by a slash. On the left is the original value and on the right is the edited value. Cursor must be on the image area to invoke that behavior.

         

        I am having the same issue. Went to old computer with PS6 and confirms that. Been that way for 20 years or more.

        Panel options have nothing to do wth it, nor PS prefs which I refreshed.  

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        Barry Rudick
        Inspiring
        July 2, 2025

        When using curves, levels, etc. the info panel does not show a forward slash with results on the right side and original values on the left. It only shows current values with the editing tools result.

         

        This is new for 26.8.1.

         

        Mac Mini 4, Mac OS Sequoia 15.5, PS 26.8.1

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        Barry Rudick
        Inspiring
        July 3, 2025

        Installed 26.8 still shows behavior. Installed 26.7 behavior corrected.

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        TriChas
        Participating Frequently
        July 24, 2025

        To the best of my knowlege ther is no option in the info panel  to show  original RGB values-slash-RGB values updated from adjusting curves, levels, etc.


        Hi @Aleke,

        I have been a mac operator using Photoshop since 1990 in the print industry. I have used Photoshop most of my working life, everyday. I am very familiar with the general functionality of Photoshop and have encountered many bugs and disasters over that time.

         

        The connection to Nikunj comment is of no relevance, there has never been an option to turn the current and changed values while using a color adjutment tool on or off. I refer to using tools, like Levels, Curves etc.

        Attached is a screen shot taken while using Levels on an image, the area under the red arrow should contain the CURRENT values followed by a / then the ADJUSTED values, so a user can see exactly what a before and after color values they will save. The CURRENT values are not displayed, this is the issue.

        Its recently changed maybe since 28.6.1, I did not make a note of release updates when it occured. 

        Whats the solution to getting the info panel working correctly again.

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