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michellep71184283
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March 8, 2018
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Camera Raw opening on other monitor

  • March 8, 2018
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Hi

I have a laptop and a screen attached to it. I always use the screen for photoshop as its much larger. I open my NEF raw files directly into Camera Raw. I don't think I made it do that, as its always done it

My problem is when a file is opened, it open Camera Raw on the laptop screen. There does not seem to be a method of moving it to the monitor. Its most annoying as the monitor is calibrated and the laptop screen isn't, so the images show colour differently

I would be glad to hear any suggestion that might solve this

Thanks

      Correct answer Sahil.Chawla

      Hi Michellep,

      Sorry to hear about this, let us help you make it right. Could you please let us know which operating system are you working on?How to

      Also, you can try changing the primary display, please check the links below according to your Os for steps:
      https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-desktop/how-to-set-primary-monitor-in-extended-desktop/e9aaef4e-1dc7-4139-9b4a-f5b562d4fd27

      How to Set Primary monitor in Extended Desktop - Microsoft Community

      Set the Primary Display on a Dual-Screen Mac Setup

      Regards,
      Sahil

      8 replies

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      Just35917053x2dw
      Participant
      May 12, 2025

      Go to Edit > Preferences > Camera Raw. Click Camera Raw with the Control key pressed and press OK.. It clears the preferences.

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      Karl30042674007e
      Participant
      December 31, 2024

      I found a solution to this that doesnt require 3rd party software!! (WHAT?!) Edit->Preferences->General->Workspace->Uncheck "Open Documents as Tabs"

      You're welcome, lol

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      Jim293166416pzh
      Participant
      January 11, 2024

      Minimise the window on the borders with the little arrows that appear. The window should be movable if you scale it down small enough. For some reason this only works when you scale the window down. 

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        SHARON21928969oaq1
        Participating Frequently
        October 19, 2023

        Today I checked your response and used my mouse rather than my pen and tablet....it worked!
        thank yoi

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        English31158043pb8f
        Participant
        July 18, 2023

         

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        SHARON21928969oaq1
        Participating Frequently
        July 17, 2023

        I can't get it to move either. I don't want camera raw always on  my monitor, just various times. I used to be able to do this with an older version of bridge/ps but no more.

        I want to be able to use both screens ar various times. How can this be done.

        Windows 10 system.

        NB, colourmanagement
        Community Expert
        NB, colourmanagementCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        July 17, 2023

        @SHARON21928969oaq1 

        Don't the tips above help you?

        Have you tried dragging the raw app window to the monitor screen you'd prefer, quitting and then reopening Camera Raw?

         

        I hope this helps
        neil barstow, colourmanagement net - adobe forum volunteer - co-author: 'getting colour right'
        google me "neil barstow colourmanagement" for lots of free articles on colour management

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        SHARON21928969oaq1
        Participating Frequently
        August 29, 2023

        I cant get it to budge Neil

         

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        MevetS
        Participant
        October 31, 2020

        If I am understanding the answer correctly, it is not possible to have Camera Raw open on a display other than the primary display? I would very much like to have Camera Raw open on a display other than the primary display. It would ve great to learn that this is possible. Thanks.

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          MevetS
          Participant
          October 31, 2020

          In the above posr, for "ve" please read "love". Sorry for any confusion.

          Sahil.Chawla
          Adobe Employee
          Sahil.ChawlaCorrect answer
          Adobe Employee
          March 8, 2018

          Hi Michellep,

          Sorry to hear about this, let us help you make it right. Could you please let us know which operating system are you working on?How to

          Also, you can try changing the primary display, please check the links below according to your Os for steps:
          https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-desktop/how-to-set-primary-monitor-in-extended-desktop/e9aaef4e-1dc7-4139-9b4a-f5b562d4fd27

          How to Set Primary monitor in Extended Desktop - Microsoft Community

          Set the Primary Display on a Dual-Screen Mac Setup

          Regards,
          Sahil

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          Jean23048114p69r
          Participant
          September 24, 2023

          This is way too complicated and a bit off the mark. See my answer for a better sense of what is the problem and for what would be an easily implemented solution if Adobe cared to fix the issue.

          Regards, J.M.

            Glenn 8675309
            Glenn 8675309
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            May 12, 2025

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