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How Do I Change the Default Photoshop in Adobe Bridge?

Published in Adobe Bridge 2 mins read

To change the default Photoshop version used by Adobe Bridge, you'll adjust the File Type Associations in Bridge's preferences. Here's how:

  1. Open Preferences in Adobe Bridge:

    • On Windows: Go to Edit > Preferences.
    • On macOS: Go to Adobe Bridge > Preferences.
  2. Navigate to File Type Associations:

    • In the Preferences dialog box, select "File Type Associations" (or "Associations").
  3. 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.
  4. 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.