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How Can I Get Photoshop to Open Faster?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 4:09 pm

There are a few things you can do to get Photoshop to open faster. One is to make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Photoshop.

You can find out what those are by going to the Photoshop website and looking under the “System Requirements” section. If your computer doesn’t meet those requirements, there’s not much you can do to speed up Photoshop.

Another thing you can do is to close any other programs that are running when you’re trying to open Photoshop. The more programs you have running, the slower your computer will be in general, and that will include opening Photoshop. So if you’re not using another program, close it down before opening Photoshop.

PRO TIP: This article describes how to change some settings in Photoshop to make it open faster. However, changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of Photoshop and may cause it to crash. Use these tips at your own risk.

You can also try opening Photoshop in Safe Mode. To do that, hold down the Shift key when you double-click on the Photoshop icon. That will disable some of the features of Photoshop, but it can also help it open faster.

Finally, if you’re still having trouble getting Photoshop to open quickly, you can try reinstalling it. Sometimes files can become corrupt or damaged and that can cause problems with opening Photoshop (or any other program). Uninstalling and then reinstalling will replace those files and hopefully fix the problem.

If you follow these tips, you should be able to get Photoshop to open faster. But if you’re still having trouble, there may be something wrong with your computer or with Photoshop itself and you may need to get help from a professional.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.