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Aaron38614177mwfy
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July 23, 2024
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Screen looks condensed and slightly pixelated in Photoshop PC

  • July 23, 2024
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After recently starting to use Photoshop on a work PC I have noticed that the content of artboards, espeically when using text, look condensed and extra pixelated. This issue doesn't affect the actual image, as I have tried exported designs after they look like this and they turn out fine. But it just looks messed up when I am editing in Photoshop. I have never had this issue on Mac and the image would always look sharp no matter how zoomed out I was so I'm wondering if anyone relates and has experienced this before.

 

I have included three images. One in the software from 38.5% zoom, one in the export preview screen, and one of the actual image exported.

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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July 26, 2024

Could you please post screenshots taken at View > 100% with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible? 

 

Is »Use Graphics Processor« checked? 

Whas does Help > GPU Compatibility indicate? 

What are the Type Layers’ anti-aliasing settings? 

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Aaron38614177mwfyAuthor
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July 29, 2024

Hello, here is that screenshot to the best of my understanding.

 

Type layer anti aliasing setting was set to 'sharp'.

I also included a screenshot of the GPU Compatiability window.

I'm not sure how to locate the Use Graphic Processor option.

 

c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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July 30, 2024

Preferences > Performance > Graphics Processor Settings 

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