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P: Photoshop 24.3 Strobes in Black and White when Opening files

New Here ,
Mar 13, 2023 Mar 13, 2023

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when attempting to open a photo in Photoshop on my HP Laptop, details below, the photo appears in the layers tab bottom right, but not in the workspace /desktop: It is a constant Black / White strobe. The desktop /workspace flashes Black and white

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Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz 1.99 GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable)

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎24/‎03/‎2021
OS build 19044.2604
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4190.0

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Adobe Employee , Mar 22, 2023 Mar 22, 2023

Hi All,

 

Apologies for the flashing/strobing you're experiencing when opening files, this tends to affect older graphics cards (GPU) that don't support all of the aspects of DirectX 12.

 

For Windows:

  1. Update Photoshop to version 24.5 or later
  2. Enable the Older GPU Mode option in Preferences > Technology Previews > “Use Older GPU Mode (pre 2016)"
  3. Check if there's a GPU driver update available and update if so

 

For macOS:

  1. Update Photoshop to version 24.5 or later
  2. Update to a newer or latest ma
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Adobe Employee , Mar 30, 2023 Mar 30, 2023

We would like to find out if there are any of you on Windows for whom:

 

A. Use Older GPU Mode is Checked, and

B. Deactivate Native canvas is Unchecked, and

C. are still experiencing this strobing issue with a GPU that supports DirectX 12?

 

If so, could you please provide Photoshop's Help > System Info dialog text in this thread?

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New Here ,
Mar 24, 2023 Mar 24, 2023

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Excellent and easy! And #2 in my Google search for an answer, so well done.

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Mar 24, 2023 Mar 24, 2023

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@Bruce29049267gu7s 

 

ps v24.3 should solve the problem, too.

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Mar 24, 2023 Mar 24, 2023

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I was about to kick my monitor when I read Kevin's answer, worked like a charm!! I have a Geforce GTX 770. Thanks!!

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Mar 23, 2023 Mar 23, 2023

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Same problem after update yesterday

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Mar 23, 2023 Mar 23, 2023

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After downgrade to v. 24.2.1 it works again

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Mar 23, 2023 Mar 23, 2023

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@Adamekontour 

 

or you could follow @Kevin Stohlmeyer's suggestion with v 24.3 which has worked for several people.

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Mar 26, 2023 Mar 26, 2023

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Hey. when I import the image from the raw converter to photoshop, the screen flashes in black and white. The problem started after the latest software update. Hi. Jouni

 

 

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Mar 26, 2023 Mar 26, 2023

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I just had that and Axel Matt suggested:

Goto "Preferences">"Technology Previews" and then enable "Deactivate Native Canvas".

Then restart Photoshop.

It worked for me.

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Mar 26, 2023 Mar 26, 2023

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@CharlesNML 

 

exactly.  (at first, we were instructing users to change two settings.  now we know only one setting, deactivate native canvas, is sufficient to stop the flashing/strobe effect.)

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Mar 24, 2023 Mar 24, 2023

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Preferences > Technology Previews > "Deactivate Native Canvas.

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Mar 23, 2023 Mar 23, 2023

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Fiz atualização do photoshop e a tela fica piscando diretamente. Dessa forma não permite a utilização do programa. O que devo fazer?

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Community Expert ,
Mar 23, 2023 Mar 23, 2023

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open photoshop preferences>technology preview>check "disable native canvas"

restart photoshop

 

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in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

 

p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post if it helps you get responses.

 

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Mar 26, 2023 Mar 26, 2023

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Excellent!! It worked for me!

 

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glad to hear that!

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Community Beginner ,
Mar 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

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Seit dem neuesten Update, kann ich keine Dateien bearbeiten, z.B DNG wird nicht erkannt. Auch andere Formate gehen nicht mehr zu öffnen die ich auf meinen Festplatten gespeichert habe.
Am Samstag gfunktionierte Alles ohne Probleme. Kann man keine Fotos mehr speichern wie bisher, speichern in der Cloud oder auf dem PC?

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Mar 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

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Community Beginner ,
Mar 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

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Danke für die Antworten.
Habe native canvas deaktivert, geht trotzdem nicht.

Vielleicht liegt das eventuell an der Grafikkarte? Intel (R) HD Graphics 4600.
Am Samstag hat aber alles funktioniert. ???
Ich habe den PS auch nochmal neu installiert. Habe nur Flashes auf meinem Bildschirm.

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Mar 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

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@lothareglin 

 

after deactivating, did you restart ps?

 

if yes, and the problem persisted, update your graphic card drivers.

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Mar 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

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Hallo Miteinander. Ich bin überglücklich das mit dem native canvas hat doch funktioniert.
1000 Mal Danke.
Liebe Grüße
Lothar

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Mar 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

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With the new update, after the start Photoshop and start whatever (create new image or open an old to edit), window blinking black and white. Nothing helps...uninstalled and reinstalled Photoshop, restarted my pc...nothing...

See attached file.

Any advice?

 

Czarek

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Mar 27, 2023 Mar 27, 2023

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This worked for me: 
Edit > Preferences > Technology preview, you will find an option labeled as "Deactivate native canvas", check mark it
I hope this help

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Mar 28, 2023 Mar 28, 2023

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Thanks a lot! Problem resolved.

Czarek

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in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

 

p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post if it helps you get responses.

 

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Auto Updated to v24.3, white flashing screen on two win11 PC's, both with GeForce GT 730 GPU & 4GBVRAM. Checked  "Deactivate Native Canvas" on Technology Preview and that fixed both. Also downloaded & installed NVIDIA Beta Driver that was supposed to fix security issues. So now, not only does PS> Help> GPU Compatibility say I'm compatible, the red warning about outdated drivers is gone.  Yep, I know it's an old graphics card but I stopped active business last fall (old guy).  As long as they work, I'll keep the upgrade money in my pocket.

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