Launch Adobe Photoshop on your Windows or Mac machine.
Last updated on
May 17, 2021 09:53:45 PM GMT
Learn how to connect with Photoshop from within Photoshop Express.
Note:
This feature is currently available for iOS users only.
Enable Remote Connection in Photoshop
To connect to Photoshop using Photoshop Express:
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Select Edit > Remote Connections.
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Select Enable Remote Connections.
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Create your password and click OK.
Note:If you're unable to connect to Photoshop:
- Ensure that your machine running Photoshop and mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Make sure that your Photoshop version is 16.0 or above. To check this:
1. Launch Photoshop.
2. Choose Photoshop > About Photoshop (in Mac) or Help > About Photoshop (in Windows).
3. To update to the latest version, choose Help > Updates in Photoshop.
4. Re-launch Photoshop Express app and tap the Photoshop Effects icon in the bottom panel to re-connect.
- Ensure that Remote Connection is enabled in Photoshop.
Connect to Photoshop from Photoshop Express
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Ensure that your machine running Photoshop and the mobile device are connected to the same Wi-fi network.
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Open Photoshop Express and tap the Photoshop Effects icon
in the bottom panel of the screen. -
Tap the effect that you want to apply. Photoshop Express will then search for the available servers.
Select your desired effect from the bottom panel. -
Select the server (Service Name) listed in the second instruction screen.
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Enter the password that you created in Photoshop and you’re set to work with Photoshop Effects. The selected effect is then applied to your photo.
Select a desired effect for your photo and see the change in real time. Note:To disable the auto-connect setting in Photoshop Express, disable save password and auto connect.
If you have already enabled auto connect, choose App settings > Preferences > Reset Photoshop Connections and click Yes.
Enter password
To disable the auto-connect setting in Photoshop Express, disable save password and auto connect.
If you have already enabled auto connect, choose App settings > Preferences > Reset Photoshop Connections and click Yes.
Facing issues while using Photoshop Effects?
Issue: Unable to detect Photoshop running on Windows or Mac machine
Solution
- Ensure that your machine running Photoshop and mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Verify that your Photoshop version is of 16.0 or above. To do this:
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Launch Photoshop on your Windows or Mac machine.
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Choose Photoshop > About Photoshop (in Mac) or Help > About Photoshop (in Windows).
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If you have a version below 14.0, update to the latest version by selecting Help > Updates in Photoshop CC.
Check if Remote Connection is enabled in your Photoshop. To do this:
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Select Edit in Photoshop.
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Select Remote Connections.
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Select Enable Remote Connections.
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Add a service name and password.
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Click OK and restart Photoshop.
Issue: Unable to connect to Photoshop on Windows or Mac machine
Solution
- Ensure that your machine running Photoshop and mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Re-launch Photoshop Express and tap Connect to Photoshop icon to re-connect.
- Re-launch Photoshop and connect again.
- Ensure that Photoshop is not blocked by your Firewall settings.
- Reset connection setting in Photoshop Express. To do this, choose App settings > Preference > Reset Photoshop Connections > Yes and re- connect to Photoshop.
Issue: You receive the error ‘Looks like this image is not open any more in Photoshop.’
Solution
- Reopen the image and try again.
- Reopen the image in Photoshop Express and tap Connect to Photoshop icon.
Issue: Unable to apply Photoshop Effects
Solution
Check if any modal dialog, such as a tool menu, contextual menu, or a selected tool is open in Photoshop. If yes, close that dialog and re-apply the effect in Photoshop Express.
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