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Open HEIC in Photoshop
« on: August 20, 2021, 12:25:31 PM »
Pressing E opens an HEIC photo in Preview. Is there a way to open them in Photoshop instead?
Mac OS 11.5.2, Photo Mechanic Plus Version 6.0, build 5820 (a6fdfbc)

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Re: Open HEIC in Photoshop
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2021, 01:11:59 PM »
Pressing E opens an HEIC photo in Preview. Is there a way to open them in Photoshop instead?
Mac OS 11.5.2, Photo Mechanic Plus Version 6.0, build 5820 (a6fdfbc)

Yes, see: https://docs.camerabits.com/support/solutions/articles/48001145596-launching-preferences

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Assign Specific Application to File Type: Use the Set... button. to assign different file formats to different applications. You could, for example, set Lightroom Classic as the default editor but use a different application to open GIFs. These options are shown when using the right-click context menu option on photos in the contact sheet: Edit Photos with.  You can also assign Custom Editors that appear when you select 'Edit photos with..." from the menu.

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