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Troubleshooting Photoshop.dll: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/28/2024
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Photoshop.dll is considered a type of Photoshop Resource DLL file. It is most-commonly used in Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

The first version of Photoshop.dll for Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 was seen on 10/01/2019 in Windows 10. On 04/07/2013, version 20.0 (20181029.r.41 2018/010/29: 1197484) was released for Adobe Photoshop CC.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of Photoshop.dll.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Photoshop.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Photoshop Resource DLL
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Software Program:	Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Legal Copyright:	Â© 1990-2018 Adobe. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x0000

View Other Photoshop.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1126 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:16 05:37:03+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2018:10:29 07:23:23+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	14.13
Code Size:	0
Initialized Data Size:	1144320
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	20.0.1.17836
Product Version Number:	20.0.1.17836
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Description:	Photoshop Resource DLL
File Version:	20.0 (20181029.r.41 2018/010/29: 1197484)
Internal Name:	Photoshop
Legal Copyright:	Â© 1990-2018 Adobe. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Product Version:	20.0

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What are Photoshop.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library Photoshop.dll Errors

Photoshop.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like Photoshop.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like 7za.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Adobe Photoshop) could share the same Photoshop.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when Photoshop.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Photoshop is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common Photoshop.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - Photoshop.dll.
Photoshop.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2019\Photoshop.dll.
Cannot register Photoshop.dll.
Cannot start Adobe Photoshop. A required component is missing: Photoshop.dll. Please install Adobe Photoshop again.
Failed to load Photoshop.dll.
The application has failed to start because Photoshop.dll was not found.
The file Photoshop.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because Photoshop.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your Photoshop.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Photoshop), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Photoshop.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Photoshop, system crash while loading Photoshop.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix Photoshop.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your Photoshop.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Photoshop.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Adobe Photoshop (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Adobe Photoshop software.

You can uninstall Adobe Photoshop software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Adobe Photoshop CC and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Photoshop software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Adobe Photoshop CC

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many Photoshop.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Photoshop.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Photoshop.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate Photoshop.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Photoshop.dll files for every applicable version of Adobe Photoshop. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Photoshop.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Photoshop folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2019\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2020\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve Photoshop.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download Photoshop.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Photoshop.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Photoshop DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing Photoshop.dll and all other DLL files for Adobe Photoshop. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Adobe Photoshop CC

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Photoshop.dll

20.0.1.17836

20.0 (20181029.r.41 2018/010/29: 1197484)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Software Version:	20.0.1.17836
File Version:	20.0 (20181029.r.41 2018/010/29: 1197484)
File Size:	1153040
File Date:	11/16/2019
MD5 Checksum:	cc7a5a59fe4a48fd38d3138afe3a1bea
SHA1 Checksum:	3ddfbeb31774e2520b7e1eae6d6785d19db4b319
SHA256 Checksum:	b7d3c1e3ea14e3c50c3f95ee5524f7db9f9c6a694c099a56f82eeeb871f73567
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2019\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1144320
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/16/2019

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Photoshop.dll

18.0.0.0

18.0.0.0 (18.0 (20190827.m.136736))

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements Editor
Software Version:	18.0.0.0
File Version:	18.0.0.0 (18.0 (20190827.m.136736))
File Size:	1600120
File Date:	10/25/2019
MD5 Checksum:	e3fb48d70f1873ee9b93fd771a001960
SHA1 Checksum:	f82c450433df89a6858d5d2e29da295b5294b0f1
SHA256 Checksum:	560b59070f484a7ee3b4fc0b99ac284e8bbfa1c1da8d0a37f91920f4b3b819f7
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2020\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1591296
Linker Version:	14.16
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/25/2019

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