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NicolePHI
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December 5, 2022
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Why is my image moving all over the screen in Photoshop 2023?

  • December 5, 2022
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I'm not sure what to even call this.  I've tried looking it up and tried everything I found an nothing is working. When I open an image in Photoshop to edit it, it's fine when it's fit on the screen, but when I zoom in, it just starts moving across the screen!  Like wandering off to the left.  It was working fine yesterday. Browswer windows seem to be working fine, in some of my Windows apps it's doing it too (scrolling for no reason). 

 

I'm using Photoshop 2023 and Windows 11, ASUS Tuf Gaming Laptop

 

Here is what I've tried so far:

1. Turn off Overscroll in Photoshop 

2. Uninstall the last 3 Windows Updates

3. Update the NVIDIA driver

 

NOTHING has worked. It's still doing the same exact thing. I can't edit pictures if they won't stay still when I zoom in! Please tell me it's something stupid that I'm just not seeing.  I tried to google it and most results told me how to make animated pictures. Not at all what I want. I want them to STOP moving. Thank you!

Correct answer jasminet88

just in case anyone is wondering, I had the same issues recently but it turns out my wireless mouse just needed a new battery lol what gave it away was the fact that it started in photoshop, but then spread to my windows system entirely so I knew then it wasnt an adobe problem. I plugged in a different mouse and it went away so thats how I figured it out lol a simple solution that some might not think of immediately, hope that helps

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jasminet88Correct answer
Inspiring
February 19, 2025

just in case anyone is wondering, I had the same issues recently but it turns out my wireless mouse just needed a new battery lol what gave it away was the fact that it started in photoshop, but then spread to my windows system entirely so I knew then it wasnt an adobe problem. I plugged in a different mouse and it went away so thats how I figured it out lol a simple solution that some might not think of immediately, hope that helps

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    sugarfishdrink
    Participant
    December 3, 2023

    Yeah, that was driving me nuts, too.  My fix For the Mac:

    Settings > Tools

    deselect Overscroll

    Not sure why that didn't work for you on the Windows version.

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    Fran23989696wx5c
    Participant
    July 1, 2023

    I have just sorted this. It was a hardware issue. The bluetooth sender for the mouse needed to be re inserted into usb port.

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    jasminet88
    Inspiring
    May 28, 2025

    this just happeened to me for the second time lol unplugging the sender fixed it, thank you so much

    NB, colourmanagement
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    NB, colourmanagementCommunity Expert
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    May 31, 2025

    @jasminet88 "this just happeened to me for the second time lol unplugging the sender fixed it, thank you so much"

    what is "the sender" please? Just so we can understand your solution

     

    thanks

     

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    shootr007
    shootr007
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    March 29, 2023

    If this is the same problem that happens to me then it's been happening for over two years through all the updates.
    What happens for me is after using photoshop for a little while, when i zoom, it moves the photo erratically all over the screen. The biggest problem for me is that when this happens, any tool I try to use also moves erratically all over the screen. So if I'm trying to use a brush tool, it will leave a line zig zagging across the page.

    I am using a Windows Surface Pro 7 (Windows 11 Home version 22H2)

    PECourtejoie
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    PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
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    March 29, 2023

    Hi, @shootr007 and @NicolePHI could you set the status bar  (the info area at the bottom left of the document window to "GPU mode" and report the info that it gives you? which GPU do you have and what is the date of its driver (does HELP>GPU info give you some warning?)

    NB, colourmanagement
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    NB, colourmanagementCommunity Expert
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    December 5, 2022

    Perhaps try resetting Photoshop preferences? 

    (read this entire post before acting please)

    Resetting restores Photoshop's internal preferences, which are saved when Photoshop closes. 

    If they become corrupt then various issues can occur.

     

    Here’s some info on how to do that:

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

    Manually removing preferences files is the most complete method for restoring Photoshop to its default state: 

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

     

    Note re macOS: The user Library folder is hidden by default.

    To access files in the hidden user Library folder, see here for how to access hidden user library files. 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html

     

    Unexpected behavior may indicate damaged preferences. Restoring preferences to their default settings is a good idea when trying to troubleshoot unexpected behaviors in Photoshop. check out the video

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

     

    Learn how to access and modify Photoshop preferences and customize per your frequent workflows

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

     

    And here’s an earlier forum discussion as an aid to understanding

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/quick-tips-how-to-reset-photoshop-preferences/td-p/12502668

     

    You may want to backup your settings and custom presets, brushes & actions before restoring Photoshop's preferences.

    Here is general info about that:  https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#BackupPhotoshoppreferences

     

     

    Before you reset your preferences

    in case of future issues, I suggest you make a copy as Adobe may need one to check problematic references. 

    Quit Photoshop.
    Go to Photoshop's Preferences folder

    Preferences file locations: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/preference-file-names-locations-photoshop.html\


      [on MacOS see: Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings

      Note for those on macOS: - be aware that the user Library folder is hidden by default on macOS. 

      https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html

      In the Finder, open the “Go” menu whilst holding down the Option (Alt) key. 

      Library will now appear in the list - below the current user's “home” directory. ]

     

    Now you can drag the entire Adobe Photoshop [Version] Settings folder to the desktop or somewhere safe as a back-up of your settings.

     

     

    Note for those on macOS:

    Preference preservation is affected by macOS permissions, 

    you’ll need to allow Photoshop ‘Full Disk Access’ in your Mac OS Preferences/Security and Privacy

     

     

     

    It may even be time to reinstall Photoshop. 

     

    It’s recommended that you use the Adobe CC cleaner tool to remove all traces first. 

    (See above about preserving preferences though! Its worth preserving them unless they are corrupted.)

     

    https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html

    Uninstall Photoshop BUT make sure to choose the option “Yes, remove app preference”.

     

    Once that process finishes, start the installation process and look into the “Advanced Options”. Uncheck “Import previous settings and preferences” and choose to “Remove old versions”.

     

    I hope this helps

    neil barstow, colourmanagement net :: adobe forum volunteer

    google me "neil barstow colourmanagement" for lots of free articles on colour management

      gener7
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      gener7Community Expert
      Community Expert
      December 5, 2022

      Under Preferences > Tools, try unchecking "Animated Zoom."

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        NicolePHIAuthor
        Participant
        January 6, 2023

        Ok, it was animated zoom!!  It's so weird, I had edited like 25 photos then it just started doing that all of a suddent, and I didn't change any settings at all. Odd. 

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        Fran23989696wx5c
        Participant
        June 30, 2023

        HI

         

        This fault has just happened to me and Ive tried changing preferences, turning off animated zoom but that didn't solve it. I have nvidia driver and windows 11 plus latest photoshop. Its also affecting premier pro as well. Are there any other solutions I could try?

        Bojan Živković11378569
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        Bojan Živković11378569Community Expert
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        December 5, 2022

        I can not reproduce on Win 11 running 24.0.1 Photoshop so its not bug. 

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