How to reset Photoshop preferences

Step 1: Quit Photoshop

Let's look at how to reset Photoshop preferences using a method that works for all versions of Photoshop. First, quit Photoshop. On a Windows PC, go to the “menu” a file in the menu bar along the top of the screen and select ending" . On a Mac, go to List Photoshop in the menu bar and select Quiet Photoshop :

Go to File > Exit (Win) / Photoshop > Quit Photoshop (Mac).

Step 2: Restart Photoshop while holding the keyboard shortcut

With Photoshop closed, press and hold Shift + Ctrl + Alt (Win) / Shift + Command + Option (Mac) on the keyboard and restart Photoshop as usual.

Step 3: Delete the Photoshop preferences file

Right before opening Photoshop, a message will appear asking if you want to delete the Adobe Photoshop settings file. This is your preferences file. Choose نعم . Photoshop will then open with all of your preferences restored to their original default settings:

Choose Yes when asked if you want to delete the settings file.

Reset Photoshop preferences in Photoshop CC

Next, let's learn how to reset Photoshop preferences using a new method in Photoshop CC. You'll need to use Photoshop CC and want to make sure your copy updated .

Step 1: Open the Preferences dialog

In Photoshop CC, Adobe has added a new option to reset preferences. The option is found in the Preferences dialog box. To open the dialog, on a Windows PC, go to Menu Editing at the top of the screen, and select Preferences , then choose General . On a Mac, go to List Photoshop CC , and select Preferences , then choose General :

Go to Edit > Preferences > General (Win) / Photoshop CC > Preferences > General (Mac).

Step 2: Choose 'Reset preferences on exit'

This opens the Preferences dialog set to General options. Here, you will find an option Reset preferences the new upon termination . Click on it to select it:

Select the new Reset preferences on exit option.

Clicking the new Reset Preferences option on exit.

Step 3: Choose Yes to delete the preferences upon exit

You will be asked if you are sure you want to reset the preferences when you quit Photoshop. Click OK :

Confirm that you want to reset preferences.

Step 4: Close and restart Photoshop

Quit Photoshop by going to Fillet > Exit (Win) / Photoshop > Quiet Photoshop CC (Mac). The next time you open Photoshop CC, it will launch with your preferences restored to their default settings.