How do I fix unexpected behavior when using Optics in Adobe Photoshop?

Optics issues in Adobe Photoshop are often caused by corrupted or misconfigured Photoshop preferences. Resetting Photoshop preferences can resolve many unexpected behaviors when using Optics.

Reset Adobe Photoshop preferences for Optics issues

Optics in Photoshop workflows can be stabilized by resetting Photoshop’s settings.

Windows

To reset Photoshop preferences on Windows:

1. Start Adobe Photoshop

2. While Photoshop is launching, press and hold:
   Ctrl + Alt + Shift

3. When prompted with “Delete the Adobe Photoshop Settings File”, click Yes

macOS

To reset Photoshop preferences on macOS:

1. Press and hold:
   Cmd + Option + Shift

2. Launch Adobe Photoshop

3. When prompted with “Delete the Adobe Photoshop Settings File”, click Yes

Result after resetting Photoshop preferences

After resetting preferences:

• Photoshop returns to default settings

• Conflicts affecting Optics behavior may be resolved

• Unexpected issues with Optics inside Photoshop are often eliminated

Resetting Photoshop preferences is a common troubleshooting step when Optics does not behave as expected in Photoshop.