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Inspiring
September 18, 2023
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Using PS v25.0 unable to open an JPG file, it prompts for new file

  • September 18, 2023
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I am using Photoshop V25.0, just upgraded from V24.7, on Windows, both versions won't let me open an existing image, JPG file to edit or resize. Instead the system opens the 'new' file pop up window, wanting me to open a new file. Therefore existing images aren't able to be opened. Why is this happening? Thanks.

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J E L
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 19, 2023

@Cass R, take a look at the file associations with JPGs through Windows and reset if needed. Right click on any JPG file and choose “Open with > Choose another app…”. Make sure “Always use this app to open .jpg files” is checked. Another place to check is in Bridge Preferences under File Type Associations (see screenshot). If Photoshop still can't open JPG files correctly, uninstall and reinstall Photoshop from the Creative Cloud Desktop app, KEEPING preferences. Let us know how it goes!

 

Known Participant
September 19, 2023

Ps v25 Windows 11, jpg open without any problem.

benoit Kapture foto
Cass RAuthor
Inspiring
September 18, 2023

Hi Ged thanks for the instructions, but it hasn't worked and still behaving the same and unable to open an existing image.

Ged_Traynor
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 18, 2023

@Cass R try manually resetting your Photoshop preferences
https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/photoshop/using/preferences.html#Manually
Remember to backup your settings before doing the preference reset
https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/photoshop/using/preset-migration.html