Photoshop compatibility on MacOS 10.15 (Catalina)

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July 26, 2024
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Can anyone tell me if there are any versions of Photoshop that are compatible with MacOS 10.15 (Catalina). Haven't had any issues until today when it wouldn't save and then said the new version of PS was only compatible with MacOS 12.0 or later. I really don't want to have to buy a new Mac just to use Photoshop! Any ideas? Thanks X

macOS

Correct answer Kevin Stohlmeyer

@Natalie38827094bbh1 You can still download and use Photoshop 22.2 via the Creative Cloud Desktop App.

Go to Apps/Photoshop and click the ellipses button (...) to access other versions. PS 22.2 is at the bottom.

Jeff Arola

Community Expert

If Photoshop is acting up, the easiest potential fix is to reset the Photoshop Preferences:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

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PhotoMatte

Participant

Good morning. Can you tell me how to reset my Photoshop Preferences if Photoshop won't even open? Also, if I have to uninstall (CC 2018) and re-install a newer version (I'm running OS 10.15), is there any way to save all my actions and presets I've made over the years? Same question for Lightroom Classic.

Kevin Stohlmeyer

Community Expert

@PhotoMatte please read the posted link - it outlines how to reset preferences manually in Mac OS.

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Lumigraphics

Legend

Catalina is out of support and Macs newer than about 2014 can update past it to Monterey which is supported for the time being. If your computer is too old to get past Catalina its from 2012 and you realkly want to think about upgrading. A new MacBook Air or Mac mini can be had for under US$1000 and will not only be supported but will run circles around that older machine.

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Natalie38827094bbh1Author

Participant

Hello, yes I know my Mac is ancient! It is 2012 sadly but I just find it frustrating that without any warning (or not that I know of) I am told my Mac isn't compatible anymore. Thank you for your advice, I appreciate it 🙂

Kevin Stohlmeyer

Community Expert

@Natalie38827094bbh1 could it be that you had auto updates running and the latest build caused this issue? If thats the case you may not need to go back all the way to 22.2 - you could try installing a 2023 build to see if it runs.

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html