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How Do I Enable My GPU in Photoshop?

Last updated on November 22, 2022 @ 1:17 pm

If you’re a graphic designer, chances are you’re using Adobe Photoshop on a regular basis. Photoshop is a powerful program that can help you create stunning visual effects for your projects. But did you know that you can make Photoshop even more powerful by enabling your GPU?

Your GPU, or graphics processing unit, is the part of your computer that handles graphics processing. By enabling your GPU in Photoshop, you can take advantage of its processing power to speed up certain tasks. For example, when you’re working with large images or doing complex photo editing, your GPU can help Photoshop run more smoothly.

So how do you enable your GPU in Photoshop? It’s actually pretty easy. Just follow these steps:

  1. Open Photoshop and go to Edit > Preferences > Performance. This will open the Performance preferences dialog box.

  2. Under the “Graphics Processor Settings” section, check the box next to “Use Graphics Processor”.

    You may also want to choose your preferred graphics processor from the drop-down menu.

  3. Click “OK”. Your changes will take effect the next time you launch Photoshop.

Now that you know how to enable your GPU in Photoshop, give it a try the next time you’re working on a project. You may be surprised at just how much of a difference it can make!

PRO TIP: If you are not sure how to enable your GPU in Photoshop, please ask a professional or search online for instructions. Enabling your GPU can cause problems with your computer if done incorrectly, so it is important to be careful.

How do I enable my GPU in Photoshop?




GPUs can improve speed and performance while using Photoshop.




  1. Open Preferences. Open Adobe Photoshop and go to Edit > Preferences > Performance (Windows) or Premiere Pro > Preferences > Performance (macOS).
  2. Enable Use Graphics Processor. Under the “Graphics Processor Settings” section, check the box next to “Use Graphics Processor.” You may also want to choose your preferred graphics processor from the drop-down menu.
  3. Click OK. Your changes will take effect the next time you launch Premiere Pro.
“Now that you know how to enable your GPU in Photoshop, give it a try the next time you’re working on a project. You may be surprised at just how much of a difference it can make!”
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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