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March 11, 2021
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P: Photoshop 22.3.1 freezes when using the Crop Tool

  • March 11, 2021
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Can not crop an image in PS 2021. Whole program freezes.

 

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Correct answer nikunj.m

Hi,

 

We're happy to announce the release of Photoshop 22.4 which should include the fix for this issue. To update Photoshop to the latest version, you can check: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/creative-cloud-updates.html

 

For information on other issues fixed with this update, please check: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/fixed-issues.html

 

Regards,

Nikunj

61 replies

Participating Frequently
April 19, 2021

Same problem here after the last update, very annoying. I can still crop in the Raw editor so for a while I can use this as a workaround, but I really hope this get's fixed.

Participating Frequently
April 20, 2021

I went back to 22.3 and it's all working again...please fix this.

Participating Frequently
April 18, 2021

same here crop tool just freezes despite checking the "checking Graphic Processor" 

Participating Frequently
April 18, 2021

I do have the same problem with my latest PS 2021 version the system just freezes and I have to restart my computer so now using the 2020 PS version and all works fine on the old system,there seems to be a problem with the 2021 version,can it be fixed ???

Participant
April 18, 2021

You know the fact that we have to change our settings to accomidate Adobes mess up is really dumb. Also note it went away for a while and now its doing it again lol.

Known Participant
May 10, 2021

Adobe wants to keep blaming the Graphics card.  It's not the fault of the graphics card, it's the fault of the software written to crop a photo.  Why they think that if everything else works except cropping, that it could be the fault of the graphics card, is beyond me.  Here's an idea...correct the code for cropping!!!

 

mark5612
Participating Frequently
May 10, 2021

Given that the "Create a duplicate layer" work around fixes the problem reinforces what you say: IT'S THE SOFTWARE! Nothing wrong with the graphics card if this work around fixes.

 

Bertilsson
Inspiring
April 18, 2021

as updatet to 22.3.1 crop tool does't freeze but only leaves some pixel left, no matter the size of thje crop. Tried to uncheck grapic processor but no difference. Can not chose any level above basic. NVIDIA GTX 1070. As crop doesnt work without grapic card it should be blamed!

Paul Ostrum
Known Participant
April 17, 2021

The box for use graphic processor is greyed out and I cannot place a check in the box. I updated the graphic card driver but still won't work.

Camp ASCCA
Participant
April 17, 2021

me too.

Arbitro95
Participating Frequently
April 17, 2021

I have this same issue.  In system info I get the notice that GPU snifter crashed 4/11/21.  Under preformance my video card is 'unknown' and use GPU is greyed out.  LRC works fine on same machine.  Revert to earlier version allows work, but not what we are paying for.

Participating Frequently
April 17, 2021

Photoshop 2021 build 22.3.0 locks up whenever I use the crop tool. Also, in preferences/performance, PS tells me it detectes an error in my display driver. I have the Intel UHD Graphics 630 with the latest driver (27.20.100.9316) and Microsoft tells me it's working properly. I'm having to process pictures in PS 21.2.7. 

 

Participant
April 16, 2021

Hallo, seit der Installation der Photoshop Version 22.3.1 funktioniert das Zuschneidewerkzeug nicht mehr und beim Versuch dieses zu benutzen hängt sich das Programm auf. Kann dann nur noch mit dem Task-Manager geschlossen werden.

Bitte um umgehende Lösung!!

 

 

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Participant
April 16, 2021

Does anyone else have this issue? I'm going back to 22.3 and hoping it will be OK again. Got really annoyed today having to kill Photoshop in Task Manager 4 times to shut it down after it froze 😕😕

nikunj.m
Community Manager
Community Manager
April 16, 2021

Hi,

 

We're sorry about the trouble with Photoshop 22.3.1. Please ensure you have all available Windows updates installed on the computer.

 

You can try disabling the option to Use Graphics Processor from Photoshop by going to Preferences, then Performance. Once done, quit & relaunch Photoshop to check if it helps. If it helps, you can check out the steps suggested here: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/troubleshoot-gpu-graphics-card.html

 

If the issue persists, you can try resetting the preferences of Photoshop using the steps mentioned here: https://adobe.ly/2Qzc0K3

Please backup your settings prior to resetting the preferences. You can check: https://adobe.ly/2vNz6FG

 

Let us know how it goes!

Regards,

Nikunj

Participating Frequently
April 15, 2021

The only time I use PS 22 is when I mistakenly click on it. I exclusively use PS 21 at this point. PS 22 is a disaster.

 

I have a suggestion for Adobe: include code that, when the software crashes or freezes, a timer starts that tracks the time it takes to get back to where the user was when the software failed. Use that timer to calculate a credit for user downtime, and at renewal, discount the subscription. Also, automatically include an additional discount for users who are renewing their subscriptions.

davidt77835820
Participant
April 15, 2021

Where is preferences>performance?

Chiefs420
Inspiring
April 15, 2021

At the bottom of the Edit menu