I will definitely admit that I am still learning the ways of Photoshop as I try not to manipulate photos more than just basic editing using camera RAW, with some lighting and color corrections. That being said, I was very surprised when I dragged one of my post edits of a photo (JPEG version) over to photoshop and the color was a lot different than it looked in both in the RAW version and the Windows Photos viewer. Any help with figuring out why this is? I'm worried going forward that if I ever shoot in JPEG and not RAW, my colors will not be correct in post edits, even though it might appear correct in photoshop. Thank you for the help in advance.
I suggest that you stop using it, and use a color managed image viewer like FastStone, which is free for personal use. You have to enable color management in Settings > CMS, both boxes must be checked.
If this fixes the issue, it is recommended that you calibrate the monitor with a hardware calibrator.
This will also create and install a custom monitor profile, that accurately describes your monitor.
Thank you. That was more useful feedback. Will check into this later on when I'm back at my laptop, which is fairly new and I've never messed with the color settings. And if how I initially explained anything might have been misinterpreted, the photos are all the same image obviously. The two side by side, was the right image(JPEG) being dragged into Photoshop (left image) was without editing as a JPEG. It was how it opened up compared how the RAW image (bottom) showed up in the RAW editor. I'm trying to figure out why there is such a difference between how it shows in the Photoshop RAW editor and Windows Photos showing almost identical, which is how I want the photo to look, compared to how Photoshop showing the JPEG looking very different. It would make sense if both would show the same since both are Photoshop editors, but it's the same program showing two different appearances.
Christoph - even if it came from Export/Save For Web without an embedded profile, as Adobe RGB, it would then have displayed with less saturation in Photoshop at the default sRGB working RGB. Or equal. But not more. The same with color management "off".
jamesc - the fact that it's the same image is irrelevant. It's not the file, it's how the application displays it. Photoshop uses the monitor profile to correct the faults and irregularities in your monitor, and thereby displays the file correctly, as it really is.
I have tried multiple sources to see if I can get a fix on loading the old Adobe 6.0. ( NOT CS) I get a "corruption error" and it shows that there is some sort of leak. It is not a lockout problem as the program I recently loaded it to a Windows 7.0 computer and it works fine. Any one have a solution for old 6.0?
Two ideas that MAY work to install and/or run old programs in Windows 10 or Windows 11
-RIGHT click the program icon or EXE and select a compatibility mode in the pop up option window
-and/or select Run as Administrator to assign FULL Windows permissions
-also -productkb/global/create-local-administrator-account-windows.html
I have been running Adobe Photoshop 6.01 (the one from year 2001) on my Windows 11 laptop successfully for a year. In order to do this, you must install it normally using the Adobe Photoshop installer, and enter your serial number. There is no online authentication for this version (i.e. you do not need an Adobe account.) The application should be installed in the C:Program Files (x86) folder. Once installed, before launching the app, go to the Photoshop.exe application icon, right click the icon and go to Properties>Compatibility. You must select "Run this program in compatibility mode for " and set the compatibility mode option to "Windows 98 / Windows Me".
Once installed, it works fine. The only issue is that every time you launch the app or open an image file it will prompt you with a User Account Control Prompt asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device?"
If this works you are my hero! I personally have tried evverything. I have had multiple "pro" help. I had Geek squad look at it. It ran fine until a windows update. Currently it runs for about 2 weeks and crashes with a "critical error" message. (which is my current status) I will respond if it is a success but it will take a week or so to see if it sticks sher
Elements is a light version of pro-level Photoshop. The learning curve is not steep. It's actually very user-friendly and can do more than PS6 ever could. Honestly, you'll kick yourself for not trying PS Elements sooner.
I hate to tell you but it isn't even CS6. It is Adobe 6 before there was CS6. It was just that the 6.0 had become a good friend. I was with a retail start up in 1999. I photographed and photoshopped about 20,000 photos in my tenure.
The only issue is that every time you launch the app or open an image file it will prompt you with a User Account Control Prompt asking "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device?"
Where in settings can this be turned off? I am willing to give it a try if it is adobe specific. Right now the message sends me into an endless loop of reinstalling the app and is a roadblock to completing and running the program.
After trying endless configurations the best I have been able to do is get the program open and operational but..... if it is closed.... and i try to open it again it I get the critical error. It then need to be re-installed. You have to keep it open. to accomplish that small success I did the following: This software Photoshop 6 does not automatically install when disk inserted nor will it install from autoplay on D:. I must go into the Photoshop 6 folder and run it from setup.exe No icons appears on either bar or desk top. Now it is installed. Before trying to launch program I did as shown above, right click photoshop.com logo and (after much trial and error) in the mode box mode I selected XP service pack 2. (/me did not work) Now from C: I hit the photoshop.exe icon and the program loaded. I ignore a 'scratches" message and I am set... for now. But, if I close the program the next time I try to open it I get the critical error and it has to be re-installed. Now that I know this much I will try the suggestion of try to eliminate installation loop message "do you want to make changes" when installing from AutoRun on D: Maybe it includes something that allows for reopening the program.
Yay! Worked 100% on my HP Win 11 laptop. I thought this was going to be the end of the road for PS6, but no.
Thanks heaps! I know there are far more advanced image editors out there, but it's extremely rare for PS6 not to do what I want, and I can use it in my sleep.
Hats off to all the people they show on the startup list; you really did an excellent job 20 years ago.
Only one minor quirk; PS6 uses the old school file menu, and it doesn't support large or extra large Icons.
So the folder seems to be empty until you click on just "Icon", "List" or "Details."
It always defaults to Extra Large Icons. Does anybody know any way around this?
No. A license is for either PC or Mac, not both. You would need to buy the Mac version. However, if you are willing to give up your PC license, I believe some sort of 'crossgrade' deal might apply. You will need to talk to Adobe directly.
It sounds like it is too late for you now, but in the future (CS7?), if you are still using a Mac and PC, you may want to check on an Adobe Creative Cloud membership. That license allows for on install on two computers, but they can be different platforms (Mac and PC)
when you give up your license, what does that mean exactly? if it just means I won't have their support or be able to buy plugins I would be ok with that. once I download to the MAC, I would be doing everything from that point.
But, in referance to iCloud, I'm not convinced about the safety issues plus the ability to retrieve files as of yet. I know it does not work on my iphone and has totally messed up the calendars and contacts.
Nothing. You are just exchanging your PC version for a Mac version. Just like exchanging a pair of shoes that are the wrong size. You trade your PC version for the Mac. But, since software is software, not shoes, you have to commit or somehow authenticate you are not still using the PC version as well.
Adobe Cloud is different from Apple iCloud. From what I understand... Adobe Cloud is really just a membership service. You keep the actual app and its products on your machine. Its activation is controlled via an internet connection. At least, that is my understanding.
Nowadays, I think it is more a matter of preference. Photoshop works well on both platforms. I have used Macs for 20-odd years and will probably not switch any time soon. As far as machines... Apple (IMO) makes some dynamite laptops, but you pay a premium. I have read some good reviews on the new desktop iMac (sans optical drive) .
If you swap your platform you will get a media for free from adobe for future references. You can switch to Mac anytime you want but you won't be able to switch it back and you have to deactivate the product from windows first. Your product should not be OEM, second hand or volume license because adobe dosen't allow swap in these cases. Hope i helped you out a bit...
Photoshop still thinks the window is active - in the window menu, it shows as the curretn window, but in order to get it to show, I either have to move all other windows, or click to one other open window, then click back to the window I was using.
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