How to Reset Photoshop to Default Settings

Resetting your preferences to default settings in Adobe Photoshop 2022 can be done quickly on a Mac or PC.
Within a few clicks, you can reset window dialogs and Photoshop settings, to create what will look like a fresh install.
Resetting your workspace, whether using a preset or custom made workspace, is also easy. I explain both procedures in this quick tutorial for beginners.
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[@TheViralViking.]

Thanks, quick and easy! Commenting for algorithm.

[@upgradecreate]

Thank you!

[@steeltore]

Thank you man!

[@upgradecreate]

No problem!

[@adrianagancarz2219]

Thank you!

[@upgradecreate]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@badtupram]

Thanks so much.

[@upgradecreate]

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[@rahulvr8632]

thank you so much. god bless you

[@upgradecreate]

Thank you, I’m glad the video helped 🙂

[@blungerblue3234]

thank u man

[@upgradecreate]

No problem 🙂

[@GajeelDono]

thank you :)

[@upgradecreate]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@lakshithr]

Thankyou soo much!!

[@upgradecreate]

You’re welcome, I’m glad the video was helpful 🙂

[@الواد-أبو-مناخير]

I can only see the 'Reset All Warning Dialogs' option. I can't see the 'Reset Preferences on Quit' option. How to fix this?

[@upgradecreate]

A quick Google search showed that if you press Ctrl-K or Cmd-K, or open Settings through the menu, that setting is in the General tab. I hope this helps.

[@realalefinder4008]

@@upgradecreate I have the same problem and can only see the 'Reset All Warning Dialogs' option. 'Reset Preferences on Quit' option is not there.

[@Rider-d1w]

Thanks

[@upgradecreate]

No problem 🙂

[@gailbates7304]

Thank you... is there an easy way to change default from Gigapixel to PS for opening RAW files/?? When I updated to Monterey, it changed....

[@upgradecreate]

You may want to Google the issue. It’s possible that if you “open Finder-locate file-click get info-select open with”you may be able to change this.

[@excelcontentjudge]

I have win 10 and a desktop. My adobe photoshop cs 6 was working fine, but all of a sudden it id not work anymore. When I double click on it it will not open at all. I reinstalled it, and same thing.
I thought it might be because of the directX, but it's not, I got all of them installed starting form directX 9 and up. Any suggestions?

[@upgradecreate]

I’m not that familiar with that version of Photoshop unfortunately.

[@excelcontentjudge]

@@upgradecreate Thanks for replying, most appreciate it

[@tiina5704]

How can I get contiguous to show on my laptop? Window based

[@upgradecreate]

I’m not sure I understand the question.

[@maythirikyaw3219]

Hello. there is no layer style or change colour box only in rectangle tool
please tell to how to solve it 🙏

[@upgradecreate]

Hi, it might be helpful to watch my video about customizing the toolbar.

[@cheriedebevoise4055]

I have PS7, and recently lost a slew of filters, I had 1,000 now I might have 60, how do I get it to go into default settings?

[@upgradecreate]

Unfortunately I’m not familiar with PS7’s features. I recommend Googling the issue and seeing if there is a possible solution.

[@cheriedebevoise4055]

@@upgradecreate Thank you for your suggestion :o)

[@hiero8749]

thank you

[@upgradecreate]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@AerialLensVideo]

PLEASE HELP!
I was having some problems with Photoshop 2022 v23.5.0 on my Mac Desktop, and reset my preferences, and NOW PS always opens on the "Default" Essentials window; I HATE THAT. How on Earth do I get this to open -- by default -- on the Photography Workspace, or even a workspace I have created and saved??? Nothing I have tried works. I've been using Photoshop for many years and never had this problem; it always used to open on the last used workspace. Thanks!By the way, this all started because Lightroom Classic refused to open images in "Edit in Photoshop 2022" (opened PS but not the image). Double trouble now.

[@upgradecreate]

I would Google the specific issue you’re having. Photoshop would open the Essentials workspace if a new workspace has not been chosen. I hope that helps 🙂

[@AerialLensVideo]

@@upgradecreate Got it Yay! Turns out, you can get the needed result by making changes to the Essential Workspace iteself. The changes (like unchecking "Suggestions" in the Window menu) will stick next time you open. NOT obvious.

[@gokyotreksnepal.]

The crop is missing. How can i restore?

[@upgradecreate]

Restoring the photoshop toolbar might help. Please feel free to check out my video on that topic and see if that situation applies to what you’re experiencing.

[@Pcgaming-cg3qn]

hay man do you know how to use Photoshop online

[@upgradecreate]

I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ll check it out. Thank you for the suggestion!