To change the default Photoshop version used by Adobe Bridge, you'll adjust the File Type Associations in Bridge's preferences. Here's how:
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Open Preferences in Adobe Bridge:
- On Windows: Go to Edit > Preferences.
- On macOS: Go to Adobe Bridge > Preferences.
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Navigate to File Type Associations:
- In the Preferences dialog box, select "File Type Associations" (or "Associations").
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Select and Change the Photoshop Version:
- Scroll through the list of file extensions (e.g.,
.psd
,.jpg
,.png
,.tiff
). - Find the file type you want to change (e.g.,
.psd
for Photoshop documents). - Click on the application currently associated with that file type.
- Choose your desired Photoshop version (e.g., Photoshop 2024, Photoshop 2023) from the dropdown menu. Ensure the Photoshop version you want to use is installed on your system.
- Scroll through the list of file extensions (e.g.,
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Apply and Close:
- Click "OK" or "Apply" to save your changes.
- Close the Preferences dialog box.
Now, when you double-click a .psd
file (or any other file type you modified) in Adobe Bridge, it will open in the Photoshop version you specified.
Example:
Let's say you want all .jpg
files opened in Photoshop 2024. You would go to Preferences > File Type Associations, find .jpg
in the list, and change the associated application from the current one (e.g., Photoshop 2023) to "Adobe Photoshop 2024."
Important Notes:
- Make sure the desired Photoshop version is installed: If the Photoshop version you want to use isn't listed in the dropdown, it likely isn't installed on your computer.
- Change other file types as needed: Repeat the process for other image file types like
.png
,.tiff
, etc., if you want to consistently use a specific Photoshop version for all your image editing tasks.
By following these steps, you can easily customize Adobe Bridge to open files with your preferred version of Photoshop.