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mattcroton
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June 10, 2021
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Photoshop save options have disappeared

  • June 10, 2021
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I recently updated Photoshop and ever since the number of save options have been reduced and I can no longer choose JPG, PDF or others when using the Save As option. I can export images as JPG but for some reason I'm not able to choose this option in the Save As command. Has anyone else experienced this issue and knows of a potential fix? I've attached an image showing the save options that I have at the moment.

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    Correct answer Derek Cross

    In the latest version of Photoshop the Save functions have changed, now multi-layered PSDs that need to be saved as a single layered document such as JPG and PDF need to use the Save a Copy feature.

    This very useful YouTube video explains the difference and when to use Save, Save As, Save a Copy and Export As:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CS_oieQL7c

     

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    Dwayne32443371s99w
    Participant
    November 26, 2023

    Go to 

    Preferences> File Handling > select "Enable legacy" Save As" then Press Ok... When you go to save as again you will get all the extra file extensions to choose from: send me $100..😅

     

      Kukurykus
      Kukurykus
      Legend
      January 30, 2022

      Can't save as JPG; most file types are missing from save options

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      Danni229012025ijl
      Participant
      January 30, 2022

      G'day Derek

      Thanks - your reply was very helpful - especially the video you linked to.

       

      I am a complete beginner and just posted a question about this issue but the answers didn't pop up until after I answered - the search function is only useful if you know what you are looking for - anyway - I'm rambling.

       

      As I mentioned I am a complete beginner and I came across this issue while watching the tutorial videos - Photoshop needs to update their tutorials to reflect these changes!

       

      sssowers
      sssowers
      Participant
      June 14, 2021

      I had the same issue with PDF not showing up to save as. My file was a regular flattened, 16 bit, RGB, etc, etc. Been doing this for many years w/ PSDs.

      So I see the PDF format option was moved to "Save as a Copy". Easy fix, but why? Why change it? It hijacks an established workflow that takes more time to figure out, check forums, why it no longer works. Meanwhile the speed to quickly hit deadlines suffers. Why change a basic menu workflow? Not cool, not cool at all.

      PECourtejoie
      Community Expert
      PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      June 15, 2021

      Hi, The change was made because an Operating System manufacturer mandated it...

      bartlg96213122
      bartlg96213122
      Participant
      June 10, 2021

      Hallo, ich habe heute auch die v22  geladen und habe auch das Problem des Speicherns von JPG.

      Geht nun nur noch mit "als Kopie speichern", dann kommen die Optionen wie PDF, JPG, etc..

      Leider ändert PS dann auch den Namen der zu speichernden Datei in Name + Kopie. Für mich sehr ärgelich da ich häufig PSD in JPG umwandeln muss und nun ständig das Wort "Kopie" aus dem Namen löschen muss.

      Ich hoffe Dir geholfen haben zu können.

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        mattcrotonAuthor
        Participant
        June 10, 2021

        Thank you. I have just tried using the Save as Copy feature and it worked as expected. I checked the file name and didn't have to remove 'Copy' from the end of it. I will keep an eye out for this in the future.

        Derek Cross
        Community Expert
        Derek CrossCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        June 10, 2021

        In the latest version of Photoshop the Save functions have changed, now multi-layered PSDs that need to be saved as a single layered document such as JPG and PDF need to use the Save a Copy feature.

        This very useful YouTube video explains the difference and when to use Save, Save As, Save a Copy and Export As:

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CS_oieQL7c

         

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          mattcrotonAuthor
          Participant
          June 10, 2021

          Ah that's great, thank you!

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