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Inspiring
September 4, 2017
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Editing images in Photoshop from Lightroom

  • September 4, 2017
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I'm trying to edit a photo from Lightroom in Photoshop but the option is greyed out. I've searched the forum and the internet that suggests I uninstall and re-install PS. I've now done this twice and still the option is greyed out. Help!

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Correct answer SH Photography

Open the CC desktop app, sign out and back in.

Just out of curiosity, have you uninstalled any older PS versions, leaving the newer ones in place? This can sometimes mess up the registry, leaving orphaned pointers to those older versions. Adobe keeps saying this is not a problem, but I know from experience it can be...

EDIT: Oh, see you're on Mac, so no registry. Still...


I've found the solution! I'm kinda kicking myself as its obvious now. I'm using smart previews so I can remove my original files and speed up my workflow. I've just reattached the external hard drive containing the original images and voila, I can now edit in PS. Thanks for the help guys, it was much appreciated!

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D Fosse
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 4, 2017

Do the same with Lightroom. I believe it's a Lightroom-resident script that runs this command.

And of course - Lightroom and ACR must be in version sync. If you're on CC and everything is kept updated that shouldn't be an issue.

Inspiring
September 4, 2017

Thanks. Yes I thought about reinstalling LR too but hesitated as I've got quite a few of my own specific presets. Will uninstalling LR delete thsee also or is there a way of saving them? Yes I'm on CC so everything up to date as far as I can see.

davescm
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 4, 2017

Hi

I would do as suggested by D.Fosse and reinstall Lightroom. However if you really are reluctant to do this, try adding your current version of Photoshop as an "Additional External Editor" in Lightroom Preferences>External Editing

Dave