Here, in this post, we will discuss how to fix Photoshop not using GPU issue right after talking about the causes of its occurrence.
Why does Photoshop not use GPU on Windows 10 & 11?
There could be various reasons for the graphics processor not being detected by Photoshop. Some of the popular ones are: SPONSORED
Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers – If the graphics drivers of your device are old or corrupt, then Photoshop might not recognize the GPU. You need to update the graphics drivers to fix the problem. Corrupted or missing files – If Photoshop is missing files or has corrupt files, then Photoshop might not be recognizing GPU. Windows OS outdated – If you have Windows updates pending, you might get this. You need to keep your Windows updated to avoid any issues. Photoshop app is not up to date – The app installed on your computer is not the latest version so this issue could happen.
What can I do if Photoshop does not detect the GPU?
Before making significant changes via troubleshooting steps, make sure you go through these preliminary checks to fix the Graphics processor greyed out on Photoshop:
Restart your computer. Check for Windows updates.
1. Set Photoshop to high performance
2. Update your graphics drivers
3. Make changes to Photoshop app settings
3.1 Enable the Legacy Compositing option
3.2 Modify the Cache Levels
3.3 Disable the Use OpenCL option
4. Delete or change the location of the Sniffer app
5. Check for updates in Photoshop
So these are steps you need to follow to fix Photoshop not using GPU on Windows 10 or 11. Try them and let us know which method worked for you in the comments section. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.
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