Has anyone had this problem saving a photoshop file?

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July 1, 2024
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Could not save “xxx.psd” because the file is already in use or was left open by another application. Use “chooser” to select a printer and try again.

This comes up every time I try and save a Photoshop file update. The only thing to do is always to “save as a copy” so now I have several copies of the same file.

Windows

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rrrad

Participating Frequently

I have this exact issue intermittently. It usually happens after I load a bunch of layered images that I want to blend and after waiting for them to load from Lightroom into Photoshop I might get this error when I try to save the first one. Then I know I am screwed and destined to spend a ton of time either saving the files or starting over. It doesn't happen all of the time. If I click to save it three times it will ask if I want to save a PSD file (I generally save in TIF) and I try that and it says it cannot save it in the current folder. I can't save it anywhere on the local disk I have loaded it from, but if I choose another disk I can save it somewhere in a folder there. It is a major pain in the ass requiring multiple clicks and saves from one drive to another.

CMass

Community Manager

Can you share what versions of Photoshop and your OS you're using?

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rrrad

Participating Frequently

I use the latest Photography plan apps, both CC on Windows 11 evrrything fully updated.

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Same here on windows. Just one instance of photoshop has this problem.

1. Reboot.

2. Double click a psd file. (It's at a local file system.)

3. Hide any layer or something.

4. Save. (Ctrl+s)

Trevor.Dennis

Community Expert

There have been several posts with a similar issue just lately. I started answering by asking if they are loading theses files from a network drive, and to try Save As with a different file name as a workaround, but I am wondering if there is an issue/bug now. Does this only happen with the release version? i.e. have you tried the Beta version and of yes, does that also have this issue.

AFAIK none of the other threads had an ongoing issue, so have you tried restarting Photoshop and the computer? I always suggest resetting Preferences till all else fails, but if it really is ongoing, then I'd be inclined to try that.