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'Save for Web' not working Photoshop CC 2020

New Here ,
May 17, 2020 May 17, 2020

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Hey guys, 

 

My save for web option is not working. Every time I try to save using the Save for Web ( Legacy) option I get an error message. 

 

Please help! 

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Community Expert , Sep 07, 2020 Sep 07, 2020

Take this as a blessing in disguise.  Legacy Save for Web is outdated.  That's what legacy means.

Use File > Export > Export As.

 

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Community Beginner ,
May 17, 2020 May 17, 2020

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Me too! I need help!

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Community Expert ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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Hi,

Could you please provide more information about this. Please share the error message what you are getting when you are trying to do "Save for Web". This will help us to look into the issues. 

 

 

Best regards

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Community Beginner ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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I am trying to save a gif using the save for web feature. 

 

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May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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I assume you mean you want to save an animated GIF (not static GIF) with legacy Save for Web. 

First, reduce file size by bringing height and width down to something under 500 x 500px.

Next, reduce the number of frames in your animation and loop it.

Assuming your machine has enough available memory for the job, it should work.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator
Alt-Web Design & Publishing ~ Web : Print : Graphics : Media

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Community Beginner ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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Reducing the file size is the trick!

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Community Expert ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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If you have an application corruption I suggest you reset your Photoshop preferences under the General tab in Photoshop preferences.

Although you can use the Save for Web, the feature has been deprecated and has  been replaced by File > Export > Export As ...

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Community Beginner ,
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How do I save a gif using Export As?

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Community Expert ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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Hi,

Are you not able to use the the feature "Export -> Save for Web (Legacy)..." feature ? See screenshot for the reference

 

Screenshot 2020-05-18 at 8.40.56 PM.png

 

Best regards

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Community Beginner ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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Yes, I can try to save the gif that way but it gives me the 'adobe save for web error'

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Did you try resetting the preferences or trying to save at another location?

 

Best regards

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New Here ,
Jun 13, 2021 Jun 13, 2021

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OMG Thank you very much

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May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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Regarding File > Export > Export As ...

In the subsequent dialogue box there's a Format drop-down menu and you can select a number of formats, including GIF.

 

Screenshot 2020-05-18 at 16.34.08.png

 

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Community Beginner ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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I just tried it this way. It saves the gif as a static image. What am I missing? 

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Community Expert ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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Did you convert the layers into animation frames? 

 

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Community Beginner ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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Let me try that.

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Community Beginner ,
May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

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Well, finally! I found a guy that figured it out on Youtube. Just go into image size and change it to 350 pixels by whatever. It works!

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Adobe Employee ,
Jun 02, 2020 Jun 02, 2020

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Hi there, 

 

We're sorry for the Save for Web error. Which Photoshop version do you have installed? Check out the following troubleshooting article and try the offered suggestions: https://helpx.adobe.com/in/photoshop/kb/photoshop-and-macos-catalina.html#AdobeSaveforWebError

 

Let us know if that helps.

Thanks,

Mohit

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New Here ,
Jun 24, 2020 Jun 24, 2020

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Hello,

 

I have also received the same Save for Web Error a handful of times with Photoshop 21.2.

 

My file is saved at 72dpi; and I get this when slicing and saving for web. I've tried quitting out of photoshop and restarting my iMac.

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New Here ,
Jul 17, 2020 Jul 17, 2020

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Hi Mohit,

 

I have the same issue. I tried your link suggestions but still get the same message 'Adobe Save for Web Error',  since I updated Photoshop and OS system together.

It's Photoshop 21.2 and macOS Catalina 10.15.6.

The image size is 3.2M, 864x1296 px, 144dpi, a simple 3 layered file, one of the layers is a Psb video. The file size is 10.7Mb. This file was saving fine for Gif animation with the previous version of Photoshop and mac OS.

 

I got rid of Photoshop app and redownloaded but still not working.

 

Please help.

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 I found a guy that figured it out on Youtube. Just go into image size and change it to 350 pixels by whatever. It works!

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Community Beginner ,
Sep 03, 2020 Sep 03, 2020

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Hi!, I'm having the same problem. Photoshop v21.2.2 (mac os 10.13.6)

 

Can't Save for Web (Legacy...)

 

What can I do? I really don't want to upgrade my mac os, I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) and I have some friends with bad experiences with catalina... 

 

Thanks!

 

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Community Beginner ,
Sep 07, 2020 Sep 07, 2020

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Can someone helpme with this? I really use that tool and I couldnt find any replacement with photoshop. 

 

Hi!, I'm having the same problem. Photoshop v21.2.2 (mac os 10.13.6 Sierra)

 

Can't Save for Web (Legacy...)

 

What can I do? I really don't want to upgrade my mac os, I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) and I have some friends with bad experiences with catalina... 

 

Thanks!

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Sep 07, 2020 Sep 07, 2020

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Take this as a blessing in disguise.  Legacy Save for Web is outdated.  That's what legacy means.

Use File > Export > Export As.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator
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Community Beginner ,
Sep 09, 2020 Sep 09, 2020

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I've try that, but it doesn't work (or I don´t know how), to export animated gifs. 
How do I do that? 

I always used Legacy Save for Web for saving and settings of gifs, is there any other way?

 

Thks! 

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