One such issue that users have to deal with is during exportation. They will get a message that reads: An unknown error occurred during Photoshop export. If you have experienced this issue, this article is for you.

Why does Photoshop keep saying program error when saving? 

If you are having trouble saving your files and keep getting bombarded with an unknown error exporting Photoshop, below are some possible reasons:

Outdated app – If you are using an older version of Photoshop, the problem may lie there. You’re likely to experience this export issue because your version is missing some necessary updates. Minimum system requirements – Sometimes, errors occur when there is a hardware disconnect between applications. Your OS is outdated – Both the Photoshop app and your OS need to be updated to work seamlessly. An old OS version may not be supported with the new Photoshop features. Corrupt file – If the file you are trying to export is damaged or corrupt in any way, you may have a Photoshop export problem. Hard drive failure – If your hard drive is damaged or corrupted, you may have trouble exporting any files and getting them to save in that location. Software conflict – There may be a problem with other similar software that is preventing you from exporting your file. Problem with Photoshop servers – It’s also likely that there is an issue with Photoshop itself and you should contact Adobe customer support for further assistance.

How do I fix an unknown error has occurred when exporting in Photoshop? 

Before moving on to more technical solutions, try these:

Ensure you are running the latest version of Photoshop. Make sure that your OS is up-to-date. Ensure you have enough RAM. Check that your device meets Photoshop’s minimum system requirements. Restart your device.

1. End Photoshop processes

2. Delete Temporary files

3. Disable the graphic processor

4. Reset Adobe settings to default

5. Uninstall and reinstall Photoshop

What are the most common photoshop errors? 

Aside from the export error covered above, you may also come across a plethora of other Photoshop issues such as: SPONSORED

Blue screen Photoshop error – This is a common error that occurs when Photoshop freezes. It is normally caused by bad drivers. Not enough RAM error – Users who encounter this error are known to commonly work with large files that are RAM-hungry.  Could not print because of a program error – This is an error that prevents Photoshop users from printing their photos. It usually happens because of an outdated application that’s missing critical updates. Not a PNG file Photoshop error – This error limits you on the type of image formats you can use with Photoshop, specifically the PNG format. Scratch disks are full – This error prevents users from saving files because there are too many temporary files that are occupying the hard drive space. Adobe Photoshop error 16 – This is closely related to permission settings to Adobe folders and needs to be reset.

Hopefully one of the solutions above has come to your rescue and you can now export your files with no issues. The error may also manifest itself in other forms such as: Could not complete this operation. An unknown error has occurred when dealing with Photoshop gifs. In the future, it is good practice to always ensure you have enough storage space when dealing with Photoshop. You can empty your scratch disk often so that you don’t run into Photoshop could not complete this operation an unknown error has occurred. If you solved this issue using a method not mentioned here, we’d love to hear about it. Leave us a comment down below.

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