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Photoshop 27.9 · Fixed bug

Generative Remove runs on CPU instead of GPU

Adobe marked this bug fixed on October 15, 2026, in an update after Photoshop 27.9, where it was reported. It happens on Windows only.

Status
Marked fixed by Adobe
Severity
Major
Affects
Specific feature
System
Windows only

Workaround · if you stay on Photoshop 27.9

Turn off generative mode and use classic Remove, or set generative Remove processing to Cloud instead of Device.

Timeline

  1. Aug 6, 2026Reported on Photoshop 27.9.1
  2. Oct 15, 2026Adobe started tracking itnow Released
  3. Oct 15, 2026Marked fixed by Adobein a later update

The report

4 votes · 29 replies

Reported on Windows by 5 people (from the report and 29 replies).

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