Using the Save As dialog
Did you know the Save a Copy workflow was updated in Photoshop version 22.4. This feature automatically creates a copy of your work and allows you to export and share in your desired file format (JPEG, EPS, and others) without overwriting the original file, thus protecting your original in the process.
With this new option, only supported files that maintain your work are supported in the Save As command. If the file type you’d like to save isn’t an option, you may simply go to File > Save a Copy and create another version of your desired file type.
Can I revert to the old file-saving workflow in Photoshop?
Although the new Save a Copy workflow was introduced to save a copy of the user's work while preserving the original file without overwriting, it caused some confusion amongst users, and upon receiving their valuable feedback, Photoshop's product team decided to enhance the overall experience by adding an option to revert to the original file-saving workflow in Photoshop with the 22.4.2 update. See this community thread for more background info: Save as formats have disappeared Photoshop 22.4
Quick steps to revert to the legacy file saving workflow Photoshop:
Follow these steps to revert to the legacy method of file saving:
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❶ Make sure that you're using the latest version of Photoshop by going to Help > System Info
Note: To update Photoshop to the latest version, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to Photoshop. More detailed instructions for updating
❷ Go to Photoshop's Preferences > File Handling > Check the option Enable legacy "Save As" and click OK.
❸ After making the change in the preferences. Try saving the file by going to File > Save As and you should see all supported file formats in the drop-down list.
Related links:
Save your files in Photoshop
Export files in Photoshop
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