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ObiRon
ObiRon
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October 4, 2023
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MacOS Sonoma 14.0: PSE 2022 has several graphics bugs

  • October 4, 2023
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Hi All,

Just off a lengthy effort to identify why my background/foreground color selector tools went wonky (see image)--and I found out that PSE 2022 does not play nice with the newest iOS Sonoma 14.0 release. It also affects the graphics tools available--like backgrounds. No solution at this point, but it was escalated to Adobe's software engineers.

 

The temporary solution is to upgrade to PSE 2023, which is not great since 2024 should come out soon. But "maybe" a 30-day trial bridges the gap. My opinion: Adobe should comp 2023 to 2022 users if they can't fix this during that time period. It doesn't make sense that 2022 should become a brick this soon.

 

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    Jeff Arola
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    Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 21, 2023

    wmixstudios,

     

    Thanks for the heads up.

     

    The macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 update does indeed fix the graphical interface issues here with pse 2022.

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      2Hawk
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      December 21, 2023

      That's good news, thanks

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      wmixstudios
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      December 21, 2023

      Updated to OS X 14.1.2 to 14.2.1 and resolved issue. No need to update from 2021 version at this time. By the way Adobe support had no solution for us when as for help several weeks ago.

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      wmixstudios
      Participating Frequently
      December 6, 2023

      desided to go back and do the learning curve for iffinity which i now iffinity 2 and fully support sonoma at lower cost.

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      Keneta33799074sh4n
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      November 22, 2023

      I have an identical issue. Thanks for taking one for the team and looking into it.

       

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        Mike26155148yetb
        Participant
        November 14, 2023

        This is such an annoying issue. I already had to upgrade from PSE 18 to 22 when I got an M1 MacBook Pro. To have to upgrade to 24 now is pretty unacceptable. I just downloaded the 30 day trial but I'm guessing this doesn't get resolved before that expires. 

        ObiRon
        ObiRonAuthor
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        November 14, 2023

        Or, if ever.

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        juanf69813126
        Participant
        November 9, 2023

        The problem also affects PSE 2021. Very frustrating. I have encountered a similar issue 2-3 years ago that forced me to upgrade to PSE 2021. It seems that it is not a priority for Adobe and Apple to resolving these issues. My sense is that Apple sends Adobe the new OS but Adobe concentrates their efforts in solving the issue for the newest or future releases.

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          Gordon24042767nxtj
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          October 27, 2023

          I responded to this on another thread. All I can say is that Elements 2024 does appear to be compatible with the Sonoma OS (I was going to upgrade my version of elements anyway) but agree that the developers of both the operating systems and software shoukd do more to resolving legacy issues before release. 

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            CLOGO
            Participant
            October 27, 2023

            I have found you can use the eyedropper to change colors, so if you open a color chart you may be able to use that to change to the color you want and then switch back to the project you are working on.  Not much help, but perhaps enough.

             

            Greg_S.
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            Greg_S.Community Expert
            Community Expert
            October 19, 2023

            @MettaPeace, please let us know if you run into any issues with Elements 2024 on a Mac, and whether the graphics issues are resolved for you.

              ObiRon
              ObiRonAuthor
              Known Participant
              October 20, 2023

              Hi Greg,

               

              None of the previous PSE 2022 issues on a Mac with PSE 2024 for me, I'm happy to report.

                Jeff Arola
                Community Expert
                Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                October 7, 2023

                For what it's worth i have pse 2023 on a 2022 Mac Studio running macOS Sonoma 14.0 and so far i see none of the graphical issues that are present in pse 2022.

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                  2Hawk
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                  October 9, 2023

                  I won't replace my PSE 2022 disc for an upgrade to PSE 2023 or 2024 in order to meet compatibility standards set by one entity or another. Will be standing by to see if Apple sends through a fix for Sonoma to play well with Adobe PSE 2022. If it doesn't happen, I'll just move on to another photo editing program that's compatible with the OS running on my Mac Mini M1. It's a shame because both sides are my top choice for the front runner status they hold. My opinion is it shouldn't be a matter of having to move up to the next level, e.g., PSE 2023, then 2024, it's a never ending goose chase and creates a huge problem with anyone on a time sensitive schedule for production. Not sure what to do as I'm faced with Max Sonoma OS and Adobe PSE 2022 at odds with one another. 

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                    2Hawk
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                    October 11, 2023

                    By the way, if anyone has more success with an Apple rep than I did, as far as "rolling back" to Ventura or some other technical solution, I would appreciate it.

                     

                    Already suggested to Adobe Support that they should consider a more customer-oriented solution, such as a comp or heavily-discounted PSE 2023 for Sonoma/PSE 2022 users. It seems like a resonable solution, with PSE 2024 on the horizon. IMHO, Adobe's initial response, above, is like saying, "You are on your own (if you stick with PSE 2022)."


                    I’m sticking with PSE 2022. Not upgrading to Sonoma at this time, and I won’t lose any sleep over the failure of Apple OS/Adobe coming to terms on a compatible solution to assist their long time customers. It is what it is. I have PSE 14 on an older system that runs flawlessly and securely. Glad I know the tricks of the trade to keep afloat. The latter being a critical necessity in this day and age. But I would seriously love to see a fix for PSE 2022 and the current MacOS. Thanks I’m sticking with PSE 2022. Not upgrading to Sonoma at this time, and I won’t lose any sleep over the failure of Apple OS/Adobe coming to terms on a compatible solution to assist their long time customers. It is what it is. I have PSE 14 on an older system that runs flawlessly and securely. Glad I know the tricks of the trade to keep afloat. The latter being a critical necessity in this day and age. But I would seriously love to see a fix for PSE 2022 and the current MacOS. Thanks "MettaPeace" for all your work and research, and contacts with the various support for both sides.for all your work and research, and contacts with the various support for both sides.

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