Photoshop 2023 Liquify Not Working

[Elisabetta Buendia]

Ifi open a photograph in Photoshop on iPad, simply from the iPad, the Liquify tool works, but if i need things done in Lightroom for iPad and need a quick Liquify from Photoshop and return in iPad the Liquify tool is disabled, it can't be used at all. This forces me to do two things, either i open from Lightroom CC the photo in Photoshop on the Desktop, when i get home if i have the time to do it, or i have to export the photo onto the iPad and open it in Photoshop for iPad, Liquify and then import the photo back to Lightroom. Doing this is literaly a torture, i understand that the Liquify tool is disabled for certain situations i read about that, but why disable for this situation where photographers need it the most, especially portrait, fashion and wedding?

How can this not have an answer. This is the most basic feature we've been waiting for. Roundtrip lightroom/PS iPad liquify is the only way to make this a real portrait editing tool. I suspect it doesn't work because the CC copy is scaled so far down it can't do it without losing resolution. But why not say that instead of making it nearly impossible to find/troubleshoot?

I literally have the same issue - so basic feature but still doesnt work I may have to accept that PS and Lightroom for iPad aren't for professional work (even weddings) but only just for YouTubers who edit they f*cking thumbnails and do nothing more than that

Same issue here. It seems that the quick iPad Lightroom to iPad Photoshop transfer sends the file over in 16 bit color regardless of whether its in 8 bit or 16 bit color to start with. Since liquify is 'disabled' in 16 bit color mode (according to Adboe docs), it doesnt work unless you open an 8 bit file to iPad Photoshop manually. Why? The transfer shouldn't trigger a color mode change that the user doesn't know about. And they need to get liquify working in 16 bit RGB anyway.

You can turn off graphics acceleration. Go to Edit/preferences/performance and untick 'Use Graphics Processor'. Liquify should now work.

Unfortunately, when I turned off the graphic processor other things stopped working, eg there was no bounding box when I wanted to Transform an object and I had to do Ctrl+T then click somewhere on the object for the bounding box to appear so that I could alter the object .

So I re-checked the 'Use Graphics Processor' box, but of course Liquify didn't work again. So now if I want to use Liquify I have to hold down the Alt key first. Go to Filter, hold down the Alt key, then click Liquify and it should work. I keep forgetting though!

This latest update has stuffed up all sorts of stuff for me and being as though I use Photoshop most days I'm not a happy bunny.

Hello! DOes anyone know how to fix this issue... I did an update on my IOS and photoshop and now when i open the liquify tool in photoshop i can see the photo but i cant see any of the options to edit. See attached screenshop. Any help would be appreciated thank you.

I am new to PhotoShop but have used other image editing software. I am running an i7 with 16GB of ram. Liquify would not display an image for me to manipulate. Finally fired up a chat session on the Adobe site and the tech there diagnosed the problem in about 5 minutes. My graphics card did not meet the minimum requirements. I was running PS 2022 I thanked the guy, apologized and tried to say goodnight, but he wanted to try something. First he sent me a link to install PS 2022.xx. That didn't work. Then he took over my computer and installed PS 2021 (still no good) and finally PS 2020 and now it works great. So there's an answer hopefully, to somebody's similar problem. And also my opportunity to praise the Adobe support staff who went above and beyond what I expected. Good job and thanks.

I posted a comment in this thread in 2021. Sorry to say, that with each update of Photoshop mine worked less and less, and then started eating 100% of my memory and freezing my laptop. I did all the suggested workarounds and nothing helped.

As I'm a photographer and use PS almost every day, in the end I had to upgrade my graphics card which meant a new computer as most come built in. My laptop was only 3 years old and the new one cost me a fortune, as the pandemic made prices skyrocket . I now have an Nvidia GeForce gaming graphics card which isn't built in to the laptop and can be upgraded in the future without buying a new machine. I don't game, but at least it can handle Photoshop. Everything is now working as it should, including Liquify.

Just thought I'd share my experience. It may be that if you're having issues your graphics card just isn't up to the demands of Photoshop.

In the liquify window, I can't see changes made realtime, I only see the changes once I click 'ok', leave the liquify window and go back to my image where I can then see that the changes have been made.

It was working originally, but at some point stopped. I've reinstalled and deleted preferences. I've zoomed in and out and tried with large and small file image sizes. I've closed out all other programs as well.

Hi,

Can anyone help me. I have used the liquify tool a few times with basic knowledge. I have tried to use it the past couple of days but none of the tools I pick seem to be working. What am I doing wrong? I do have a book and I checked my settings and they seem to be the same as displayed in the book. There is probably something really simple that I'm not doing and would be grateful if anyone knows the answer.

7:26AM, 9 May 2007 PDT(permalink)

I agree with you, it's probably something really simple and right in front ot you. I can't seem to make mine not work though. Sorry.

Try resetting your preferences. It's a last resort kind of thing, but it fixes many ills.

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I should mention that this ALT-Reset function is available in almost all the dialogues in Photoshop, so if any particular filter or tool is acting up, you can reset just that tool.

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Ohhhhh Engima I love you, I love you, I love you. Yipeeee it's worked. @Dan - I couldn't figure out what you said but the job is done anyway. Thanks all so much. This is why I just love this group xx

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I'm working in Photoshop CC 2017 and I use the liquify filter on smart objects frequently. Between saves the liquify filter mesh stops working for some reason. I have tried to replace the smart object with the previously saved version, but the same thing happens.

Liquify is a powerful tool in Adobe Photoshop that allows users to manipulate and transform images in various ways. With this feature, you can push, pull, rotate, reflect, pucker, and bloat any area of an image to create subtle or drastic changes. The tool is particularly useful for retouching images, smoothing out wrinkles, and creating artistic effects.

The Liquify filter works by placing an invisible mesh over your image, which enables you to track and control the distortions you make using different warp tools. By understanding how to use Liquify in Photoshop, you can elevate your image editing skills and produce stunning results.

We know that Photoshop offers a wide range of features and tools for editing and enhancing images. One such powerful tool is the Liquify filter, which enables us to push, pull, rotate, reflect, pucker, and bloat any area of an image.

The Liquify tool works by placing an invisible mesh over an image. This mesh tracks the distortions we make using various warp tools, allowing for both subtle and drastic changes to the image's appearance.

Given the versatility of this tool, it can be used for various purposes. For instance, the Liquify filter is commonly used for retouching tasks, such as smoothing out wrinkles or rough edges, making it essential for photographers and graphic designers.

When using the Liquify filter in Photoshop, it's important to approach it with a confident and knowledgeable mindset. This will help you create more accurate and visually appealing results, while maintaining a clear, neutral tone in your edits. With practice and experience, you will become more proficient in using this powerful feature to enhance your images effectively.

Remember, the key to mastering the Liquify filter is understanding its capabilities and limitations, and using it judiciously to create the desired effect on your images. By doing so, you'll be able to unlock the full potential of this versatile tool and elevate your image editing skills in Photoshop.

In Photoshop, the Liquify filter provides a variety of tools for distorting and manipulating images, such as the Warp Tool, Pucker Tool, and Bloat Tool. Each of these tools play a unique role in reshaping different areas of your image, allowing for creative adjustments and retouching.

One of the most commonly used tools within this filter is the Forward Warp Tool. This versatile option lets us push and pull pixels in any direction, allowing for smooth and precise adjustments. On the other hand, tools like the Pucker Tool and Bloat Tool focus on contracting or expanding pixels to create more subtle or drastic changes in specific areas of your image.

To help you accurately modify the image, the Liquify filter offers a variety of brushes with different sizes and settings. These brushes allow for more nuanced manipulations and fine-tuning, so it is crucial to configure them to suit your specific needs.

In addition to brushes, the Liquify toolbox has supporting tools like Smooth and Reconstruct functions. While the Smooth tool helps blend the effect of your modifications, the Reconstruct tool, on the other hand, can be used to revert any changes made gradually or completely, giving you an extra level of flexibility when working with complex adjustments.

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