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Bonnie48Tex
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May 28, 2021
Question

Save a Copy not saving file to original folder in Photoshop - Problem or Error?

  • May 28, 2021
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When I go to "Save a Copy" it trys to save it in the folder that I last used, instead of the current folder.  Example:  I just worked on an image that I took today, and it is in the folder named "2021_05_28".  When I go to save a copy, it wants to save it in the folder I used yesterday, called "Book China".  Is there something I might be doing wrong, or is there a way to fix this issue.  And I do consider it an issue, because I have mistakenly saved to the wrong image because I was working too fast. 

 

Thank you.

 

Bonnie Davidson

 

 

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Charles91
Charles91
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February 27, 2023

Hi there,

 

I'm experiencing the same issue in 2023-02, photoshop 24.1 windows.

 

Even if in preferences > File Handling is set to "save as to original folder", and "save as to legacy" is cheked, and like some suggest, image preview is set to "Always save".

 

Just to precise the thing, I'm doing batch editing, so I don't manually open each photos. Is this might be the cause of the issue ? Still this isn't the behavior I'm expecting.

 

Kindly, 

-CC

D Fosse
Community Expert
D FosseCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 27, 2023
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Just to precise the thing, I'm doing batch editing, so I don't manually open each photos. Is this might be the cause of the issue ?


By @Charles91

 

Probably. There are many things you need to watch here, depending on what exact batch method you're using.

 

In the File > Automate > Batch dialog, for instance, there is both "destination" and "override action save as".

 

If you set "destination none" in Batch, and just rely on the action to "save" you need to be super careful and test on a few files to make sure nothing overwrites and/or ends up in the wrong folder.

 

Check the expanded step in the actions panel to see where it goes:

Just double-click the step (with a file open) to edit it.

 

 

    Charles91
    Charles91
    Known Participant
    February 27, 2023

    D fosse, 

     

    Correct, The batch edit did the job correctly as I set it to "override Save as". thank you for point this out!

     

    Although if I run a simple action, this didn't get obviously didn't get override. So I made a new post here : 

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/action-to-save-as-jpeg-into-original-folder-2023/m-p/13612429#M709733

     

    Thank you, 

    -CC

     

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    KPC_Creative
    Participating Frequently
    August 3, 2022

    When simple things like this arent working there is no need to keep adding all the bells and whistles. Trying Gimp 

    The Free & Open Source Image Editor

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    ole christianl8312799
    Known Participant
    November 7, 2021

    I have EXACTLY the same problem - and I am getting nuts...

    Photoshop almost always will prompt me with the last used folder and not the original file folder. 

    And yes - I have "original folder" and "legacy save as" checked.

    Anyy help would truly be apreciated.

    Thanks

    Chris

     

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      hilariesmith
      Known Participant
      November 7, 2021

      I'm so glad it isnt only me!  It's still happening even with the latest update.  I lose more images into folders, texture folders, or some other folder,

      from some previous image.  I open with lightroom, edit in photothop and then lose it.  When several drives are plugged in , it is a nightmare scrolling eachc time to choose the proper folder. The proper boxes are ticked for it to return to th eoriginal folder.   I think I might start a support ticket on this one.

       

       

       

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        ole christianl8312799
        Known Participant
        November 7, 2021

        No, you are not the only one... But I don't have a solution yet either... 

        It's really annoying. If you don't pay attention, you save the photos to the wrong folder and it's hard to find them later on...

        With me it started when they introduced this new "save copy as" feature. Before they implemented that, everything worked fine...

         

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        hilariesmith
        Known Participant
        October 15, 2021

        here I am AGAIN months later.  I am now using 22.5.1 and the problem started again!  It refuses to save to the original folder after embedding a file.   I am trying the legacy mode now and it is no better.  If I use a plugin it saves to the original folder.   Adobe had trouble fixing this. I hate to reset the preferences and lost all my plugins again.  is there another way?

          Stephen Marsh
          Community Expert
          Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          October 16, 2021

          A script can overcome such issues, however more info would be required.

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          Bonnie48TexAuthor
          Participant
          May 29, 2021

          I have.

            Ian._. McClure
            Ian._. McClure
            Participating Frequently
            June 4, 2021

            Any luck with this Bonnie? I have a similar issue but I think it only happens when I start off in Lightroom and then edit in Photoshop.

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              hilariesmith
              Known Participant
              June 5, 2021

              I agree, it only happens when I open the image from lightroom.  If I open from photoshop it saves to the proper folder. 

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                Francesco Della PerutaCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                May 29, 2021

                I agree with D Fosse

                check the preferences or try to reset them:

                 

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

                D Fosse
                Community Expert
                D FosseCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                May 29, 2021

                I cannot reproduce this. "Save A Copy" always goes back to the original/same folder - as long as I have Save As to Original Folder checked in Preferences.

                 

                What operating system?

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                Bonnie48TexAuthor
                Participant
                May 29, 2021

                HP Windows 10 and HP version 22.4.1.  I have tried all that y'all have said, but am still having issues.  And yes, my "Save As to Original Folder" checked

                nikunj.m
                Community Manager
                nikunj.mCommunity Manager
                Community Manager
                May 28, 2021

                Hi,

                 

                We're sorry about the trouble with Photoshop while trying to Save a Copy. Would you mind sharing the version of Photoshop you're using along with your computers operating system?

                 

                Please go to the Preferences of Photoshop, then File Handling & see it the option to Save As to Original Folder is checked. If it's not, please check the option & then relaunch the app to check if that helps.

                 

                 

                If the issue persists, you can try to reset 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

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                  Bonnie48TexAuthor
                  Participant
                  May 29, 2021

                  I followed your instructions (I think) and it did not fix problem.  When I hit any "save" mode, it wants to save in the last folder I saved to, not the current folder.  Another example.  Opened file from 2021_05_28 and it wanted to save to BookChina, which was last used.  I tried this several times.  I also made sure the the Preferences, File Handling, Always Save "Save As to Original Folder" was checked.  Any other suggestions?

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                    hilariesmith
                    Known Participant
                    June 5, 2021

                    I'm having the same problem.. It defaults to the second folder I used.  If I  'place embedded', it defaults back to that folder, instead of the original folder of the image I originally opened.  Ive tried save a copy,. save as. clicking the bottom image before trying to save.  Nothing works. Most annoying.

                     

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