P: PS 26.5 Droplets Could not complete the Create Droplet command because the file was not found.

[hadi_9157]

When I create a droplet in Photoshop 2025, it creates a folder instead of an EXE file. What is the solution?

[mateuszc88978048]

I have the same problem. It's pretty bad. 

[mateuszc88978048]

It's definitely problem with Mac OS upadate. The only solution is to use File/Automate/Batch until it's fixed. Or downgrade system :(((((

[wasanthaya]

Hi @mateuszc88978048 

1. I hope your system is upgraded to MacOS 15.4.1 (latest)
2. Then use this workaraound
   - Find a system with Mac OS 15.2 and create the Droplet
   - Copy the droplet it into your System and run.

[Dakota_moon]

Okay, but downgrading to macOS v15.2 is not an option for me.
Why is this simiple task to hard for ADOBE to fix the code and it would then work for the next update? 
. . . or is this not possible. Perhaps only Apple can fix this?  

[ExUSA]

Its apparently a bug, Adobe has acknowledged it, they will have to fix it in an update.

[mateuszc88978048]

There is PS update 26.6.0 but it's not fixed :(((((

[Dakota_moon]

I'm running PhotoShop™on a Mac, but don't see that update for 26.6.
Are you on a PC?

[ExUSA]

26.6 would be a beta release.

[Dakota_moon]

Just upgraded to PhotoShop™ v26.6.
SAME PROBLEM !!!!!!!!

Running on macOS v15.4 on a Mac Studio M2 MAX.

PLEASE, CAN YOU FIX THIS?  

[raf-arou]

Same problem for me macOS15.4.1 MacBookPro M4max

Really need help as all my workfow is compromised 😞

[BVH58]

I had to convert (6000) RAW files to JPG’s.  I normally would have used the droplet tool. My work around for this problem was to use the batch process.  It worked great as I made an action to open a RAW file, process image, and then save as a jpg file.  After you have made your action go to File/Automate/Batch. Under Play (top left) choose your action. In Source choose your folder of images, click override Action “Open” commands, suppress File Open Options Dialogs and Suppress Color Profile Warnings. You then choose your Destination on where you want the file saved. Click Override Action “Save As” Commands, then okay and watch it work.  I did a small test of 2-3 images first, and then 50 images, before I ran all (6000) images and the next morning it was done. Hopefully this info will help someone with the same problem.

[carolinel40506703]

I had the same problem with IOS, I created my droplet, then press ok to the message that says that it should be put to trash. Then went into system preferences and allowed the droplet to run in the firevault section. You have to allow it anytime you make a new droplet. Restarted the computer and it works 🙂 

[jonathantabensky]

I don't believe the problem you have just cited is the same one this thread was originally started for. Can't even get a droplet created. All software companies have the unenviable task of testing and keeping up with OS updates. The fact that the droplet creation function is still brocken is a disaster for those who rely on them for their workflows. Adobe users shouldn't have watch updates come and go with no fix for such an important issue, and they shouldn't have to be searching for workarounds for something that has been an invaluable tool for many many years. If Adobe plans to retire droplets they should just say, or else they should just fix it before the next update. Not keep people hanging. I remember when the PDF creation function was broken in Bridge. It was a nightmare and took ages for Adobe to fix. Thankfully that happened eventually. But just need the droplet fix ASAP...

[carolinel40506703]

I coudn't tell exactly. All I know is I had an issue and someone in the comment said to to just that and it worked for me also. Thought I would help...

[raf-arou]

@Caroline. This is not the same problem. The one you're talking about is the next step. The messages with "trash" are

when you're trying to use/run  it. It's already fixed with the permissions. We're talking here about "creating" the droplet....and it's just not working at all 😞

[carolinel40506703]

Oh ok I see, sorry then, I follow the comment section for that and it worked for me. I didn't read all of it. I didn't know the initial issue. 

[Sudeep Shrestha]

Did anyone find the solution for this issue? I am on Mac Studio Ver 15.4.1 and Photoshop 26.6.0 release. Its driving me crazy. Thought the problem was only with me until I searched this thread. 

[Dakota_moon]

Regarding the "Droplet" problem, even in the latest version of PhotoShop™v26.6.0 the issue does not appear to have been corrected and I have NOT heard any updates from ADOBE on the status of this.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ADOBE, CAN YOU FIX THIS or explain why it my not be possible due to the macOS?

This has been going on now way too long. Thank you. 

[Christopher3440329747o5]

I have created droplets in the past with previous PS versions but for whatever reason I am getting this error in PS 2024 25.9.0. I am doing this on a Mac - OS 15.4.1

Could not create the droplet because the file name was invalid.

PS creates a folder where I save it but then this error appears. 

HELP? 🙂

Thank you!

[Aleke]

Hi @Christopher3440329747o5! I totally understand the frustration.

The latest version of Photoshop is 26.6. Could you update and see if that helps?

As a first step, we can also try resetting the preferences. This will restore Photoshop to its default state and often solves unexpected issues. Just make sure to create a backup, as it will reset your workspace, brushes, and other settings. Here's how to do that: Reset Photoshop Preferences.

Thank you so much!

Alek

[lovgretphoto]

I cannot create droplets. PS doesn' let mit create them. I have triedd to uninstall and reinstall PS 2025, but the result is the same.

I receive an errormessage when I click Ok: 'Could not complete the Create Droplet command because the file was not found'.

When I look in Finder, I can se that a folder was created with (I assume) the correct contents of the final droplet-file, however the file is not created. 

When I try again, the error message is different: 'Could not complete the Create Droplet command. A file with the name ''Contents" already exists'. 

Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

[Dakota_moon]

This Droplet issue seemingly remains UNRESOLVED as of Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Hard to belive we are not hearing from ADOBE as to the status of this problem.

I hope they can update us as to an estimated correction whcih is desperately needed, apparently by a large chunk of the PhotoShop™community. 

Perhaps this is a macOS issue and it is not possible to fix?

ADOBE: We'd love to hear from you. 

[ExUSA]

Adobe has replied, they acknowledge the bug and its been sent to the developers. It was presumably too late to make the 26.6 release so a fix will be coming later. This isn't a showstopper.

[Christopher3440329747o5]

Wow - why can't Adobe get anything right?

I just installed 26.6 and this is the error I get now! Take me back 10 years ago when things worked!

Could not complete the Create Droplet command A file with the name “Contents” already exists..

Oh wait - I tried it again changing the name and now THIS is the error I get.

Could not complete the Create Droplet command because the file was not found.

This is such a joke!

[StefanSchuetz]

Ich habe das gleiche Problem...