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TonyResta
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September 14, 2020
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Could not save “Filename.psd” because of a program error.

  • September 14, 2020
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Hello everyone. I have just started experiencing this error upon saving edits on an existing .psd file.

I am updated up to the most recent Photoshop version and have a perfectly functioning system. 

 

One workaround I have found is to save the project with another name and then delete the old .psd and rename the new one properly, although it's an annoying procedure considering I tend to save every 5 minutes to not lose anything.

 

Thanks to all who can help me!

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    MarekMularczyk
    Community Expert
    MarekMularczykCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 14, 2020

    Could it be that the location where you're trying to save is write-protected? Or actually a file you're saving?

    Are you trying to save in the same location when you do Save As.. ? and t hen it's working?

    What's your system?

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      default00pxqfefi34t
      Participant
      December 2, 2020

      This is happening to me as well. It started when I updated my macOS to Big Sur.

       

      I'm using an action to save images into the same location on an external drive at different stages of work and I get the message: 

      Could not save as “FILE NAME” because of a program error.

       

      I have to then save to a new location, such as my local hard drive in order to save my work. I have tried turning off the Generator, and also uninstalling Photoshop, then reinstalling. No luck fixing the problem.

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      Dodgerson
      Participant
      January 5, 2021

      I am now getting - "Could not save as “filename.psd” because of a program error"


      Did you get a fix for this?

       

      Thanks in advance...

       

      c.pfaffenbichler
      Community Expert
      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 14, 2020

      Please read this (in particular the section titled "Supply pertinent information for quicker answers"):

      https://community.adobe.com/t5/Community-Help/Guidelines-Tips-for-the-Adobe-Forums/td-p/4788157

       

      Are you working locally or across a network? 

       

      And have you done a Forum Search? 

      https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/photoshop-2020-quot-could-not-complete-your-request-because-of-a-program-error-quot-macos-catalina/m-p/10767910?page=1#M286719

       

        juliai3258411
        juliai3258411
        Participant
        October 22, 2020

        Has there been a solve for this? This is happening to me too. I tried save on my local disk as well as an external drive and same thing is happening everywhere. I'm running on latest macOS Catalina 

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