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How Do I Delete Photoshop Preferences?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:28 pm

Photoshop is a very versatile program that can be used for a variety of purposes. However, there are times when you may want to delete your Photoshop preferences.

This can be done for a number of reasons, such as if you are having problems with the program or if you simply want to start over from scratch. Whatever the reason, deleting your Photoshop preferences is relatively easy to do.

There are a few different ways that you can delete your Photoshop preferences. One way is to simply delete the preference files themselves.

This can be done by going into the “Preferences” folder within the Photoshop application folder and deleting the files that end in “.psp”. However, this method is not recommended as it can sometimes lead to problems with the program.

PRO TIP: If you are having difficulties with Photoshop and need to delete your preferences, be aware that this will delete ALL of your preferences, not just specific ones. This can potentially cause problems with other programs on your computer if Photoshop is integrated with them.

Another way to delete your Photoshop preferences is to use the “Reset Preferences” option within the program. This can be found by going into the “Edit” menu and selecting “Preferences”, then clicking on the “General” tab.

Towards the bottom of this tab, you will see an option to “Reset Preferences”. Simply click on this and then restart Photoshop. This will delete all of your preferences and reset them to their default values.

Finally, you can also use a third-party utility to delete your Photoshop preferences. There are a number of these available, and they will typically allow you to select which preference files you want to delete. This can be useful if you only want to delete certain preference files, or if you want to be able to restore them at a later time if needed.

No matter which method you use, deleting your Photoshop preferences can be a helpful way to fix problems or start fresh with the program. Just be sure that you know what you are doing before you proceed, as it can sometimes lead to unexpected results.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

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