Weird bug re JPEGs in Photoshop 2025

Question

When I convert a Raw image file to JPEG, PS 2025 is showing it as 16 bit. After converting using an Action or manually, when I open the image later in PS, the tab shows 16 bit, the Mode shows 16 bit even though a JPEG. In addition, when I did the conversion, I changed the image size settings to 1000 px longest side and 72 ppi resolution. Besides the 16 bit indication, when I open Image Size to check the settings, the resolution is 300 instead of 72 (however the longest side is 1000 px). I'm certain PS recognizes it as JPEG, but displays 16 bit. Also why did the resolution not change? When I check Info on the file it shows the correct settings and the correct file size. Anyone else stumble onto this? It's a weird bug.

Thanks

Leigh N. E. · Answer

Thanks for raising this as you're not alone in noticing this behavior in Photoshop 2025. It appears to be a known bug affecting how JPEGs are displayed post-export, especially when converted from RAW files using Actions or manual workflows.

What’s likely happening is a bit depth display issue. Even though JPEGs are inherently 8-bit, Photoshop sometimes retains the 16-bit display mode from the original RAW file. This doesn’t mean the JPEG is actually 16-bit, but it’s more of a UI glitch. You can confirm the true bit depth by checking the file in another app or using Photoshop’s Info panel. It could be a resolution mismatch.The discrepancy between 72 ppi and 300 ppi is also part of this bug. While the pixel dimensions (1000 px longest side) are correct, Photoshop may default to 300 ppi when reopening the file. Since resolution doesn’t affect pixel data or file size, this is more of a metadata display issue than a functional one.

You could try a workaround by using Export As (Legacy) instead of Save or Actions to avoid triggering the bug. Double-check your Adobe Camera Raw settings tomake sure it’s set to output 8-bit, if that’s your goal. Reset Photoshop preferences if the issue persists across multiple files.

When Adobe is aware of quirks in the 2025 release, they release patches that address the issues. Stay tuned 🙂

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