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picazorra
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March 9, 2025
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Plug-ins in Photoshop 2025

  • March 9, 2025
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So here's the story 😊

I have Photoshop CS5 on a Windows laptop. I very recently acquired Photoshop 2025 on a MacBook. 
I have several useful plug-ins (.8bf files) in CS5 that I would like to use in PS 2025.  

Question - Is it possible to do this?

Question - if yes, how do I do it? 😁

 

I have watched innumerable YT videos, contacted the Adobe chat thingy and I'm still none the wiser. Also be aware I am not a spring chicken (read OLD!) and, while not a tech expert,  I get by fairly well. I am truly hoping someone can help. 

Thanks, Chrissie

Correct answer Warren Heaton

@picazorra

 

Unfortunately, third-party Photoshop plug-ins have never really been cross-platform. A Windows plug-in for Photoshop CS5 wouldn’t have worked on Photoshop CS5 for macOS back when CS5 was current, and it won’t work in Photoshop 2025 for macOS either.

 

If you need these plug-ins on a modern Mac, you’ll want to reach out to the publisher to see if they offer an Apple Silicon-compatible version that you can upgrade to.

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Jeff Arola
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Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
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March 9, 2025

It you gave us the names of the plugins, perhaps other users would know of suitable replacements if the the plugin maker is no longer around or doesn't have Apple Silicon compatible plugins.

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    picazorraAuthor
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    March 9, 2025

    Wow! That is unbelievably kind to offer that. Thank you! It's late in the evening here so I'll check the names tomorrow and list them. I do remember some were from Redfield but that's as far as my old memory goes 😊

    Warren Heaton
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    Warren HeatonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    March 9, 2025

    @picazorra

     

    Unfortunately, third-party Photoshop plug-ins have never really been cross-platform. A Windows plug-in for Photoshop CS5 wouldn’t have worked on Photoshop CS5 for macOS back when CS5 was current, and it won’t work in Photoshop 2025 for macOS either.

     

    If you need these plug-ins on a modern Mac, you’ll want to reach out to the publisher to see if they offer an Apple Silicon-compatible version that you can upgrade to.

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      picazorraAuthor
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      March 9, 2025

      Many thanks for explaining the situation., Warren. I deeply appreciate your help. Perhaps I'll look for modern equivalents of the ones I like the best rather than try to recall who published what -.it was a few years ago! 

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      LAMY2017
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      March 9, 2025

      While we wait for the really right answer, check out this germain discussion. I think it will help.

      https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/plugin-8bf-file/m-p/15034624

       

      Larry
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        picazorraAuthor
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        March 9, 2025

        Thank you for responding. I did check the post you mentioned before I posed my query. It related to Windows and as such I could not relate it the Mac file system. I do appreciate that you pointed it out though 😊

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