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 Try the suggested solutions on this page if Photoshop lags, freezes, stutters, or runs slower than expected on your computer. 
Look up your issue in the Symptom column below and try the solutions listed against it.
Symptom
Suggested solutions
When you launch Photoshop, it freezes either at the splash screen displaying 'Loading Halide Bottlenecks..' or freezes/crashes during startup.This issue is caused by corrupt color profiles or really large preset files. To resolve this issue, update Photoshop to the latest version. If updating Photoshop to the latest version doesn't solve the problem, try removing the custom preset files. For instructions, see Photoshop freezes at launch.
Slowness or lags while using certain tools or features like Scrubby Zoom, Animated Zoom, Panorama, HDR, Filters, Brushes, Select And Mask, etc
Ensure that your computer meets the system requirements.
Ensure that special requirements for the feature you're using, such as GPU or OpenCL, are met.
Tweak your Photoshop performance preferences.
If you're using a gaming mouse (Logitech G700S or similar) with a custom driver, set the polling rate to 125 Hz in the device driver.
If the issue persists, try the steps listed in Optimize Photoshop performance.
Slowness at launch
If Photoshop was running well earlier, but has recently become slow, reset preferences.
Skip loading third-party plug-ins. To do so, close Photoshop and then launch it again while pressing down the Shift key.
Disconnect any external peripherals or drives.
Disable any antivirus software installed on your computer.
Slowness while accessing assets on network drives
Note: Adobe Technical Support only supports using Photoshop and Adobe Bridge on a local hard disk. It's difficult to re-create or accurately identify network- and peripheral-configuration problems. 
Copy the asset to a local drive, edit in Photoshop, and then upload again to the network drive.
Slowness/crashes when Photoshop is used together with peripherals like specific printers, Wacom tablet/Cintiq, etc
Follow the suggestions in Photoshop crashing due to libcef.dll.
Update to the latest version of your peripheral's driver.
Try using Photoshop with a different peripheral unit.
Contact the manufacturer of your peripheral for additional support.
Issues with untested/uncertified hardware (GPU, etc). Using Photoshop with uncertified hardware is not recommended.
Disable GPU use. Deselect Preferences > Performance > Use Graphics Processor.
Ensure that the driver for your device is updated. If the problem began after you updated a driver, roll back to a previous version of the driver.
Photoshop consumes all of the customer's system resources, such as CPU
Try the solutions proposed in High CPU usage due to CEPHTMLEngine.
Ensure that your computer/OS is optimized in general. For example, use the MSConfig utility on Windows computers.
Kill unnecessary processes running in the background on your computer.
If necessary, upgrade your computer, so that it has more resources.
Slowness or lags while working with heavy-sized assets or assets with multiple layers/files/artboards
Increase memory allocation for Photoshop to 80-85%.
Flatten any heavy layers which may be causing problems.
Adjust cache size. Ensure that you choose the right cache preset for the type of document you're working with.
Improve your computer's hardware configuration. For example, add more RAM. Having a modern processor—for example, multi-core i3 5th generation or later processor with clock-speed 2.6 GHz or higher—may help.
Slowness while saving files or exporting assets
At the OS level, tweak system virtual memory/page size. Consult the documentation for your operating system (Windows or macOS).
Ensure that your computer has adequate free hard disk space.
Ensure that you have write permissions to the location to which you're saving the file.
Ensure that you're not saving the file to a network drive. That use case is unsupported.
Add scratch disks for Photoshop's use (Preferences > Scratch Disks).
Issues when Photoshop is used on high-resolution monitors
At the OS level, try switching to a lower-resolution display mode. Consult the documentation for your operating system (Windows or macOS).
General slowness/crashes while using Photoshop
Ensure that your computer meets the system requirements for Photoshop.
Ensure that Photoshop and your operating system are up-to-date.
If your computer has multiple graphics cards, ensure that the high-performance graphics card is assigned to Photoshop instead of the Integrated Graphics or Power-Saving graphics card.
Skip loading third-party plug-ins. To do so, close Photoshop and then launch it again while pressing down the Shift key.
Disable back-up software (Acronis, etc)
Disable anti-virus and/or white-list Adobe applications in your anti-virus software.
Increase the memory allocation for Photoshop to 80-85%.
Adjust cache size. Ensure that you choose the right cache preset for the type of document you're working with.
Disable GPU use. Deselect Preferences > Performance > Use Graphics Processor.
If Photoshop was running well earlier, but has recently become slow, reset preferences.
Add scratch disks for Photoshop's use (Preferences > Scratch Disks).
Under Preferences > 3D, lower the value of the Available VRAM For 3D setting to 80%.
If you're running Photoshop on a macOS computer, disable Automatic Graphic Switching from the Energy Saver System Preferences.
If the issue persists, try the steps listed in Optimize Photoshop performance.
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CC stands for creative cloud! you basically download adobe photoshop cc 2018 from a site that had archived the direct adobe download links (not from the cc app), and then you switch out a file to make the free trial last forever.
I got a method for both mac and pc!
PhotoShop Elements trial takes forever to download? I need the free trial of PhotoShop Elements and I have it downloading. The window says Akamai Download Manager and it keeps saying it's going to take 4 hours, then 3, then 4 again, then 3 again, and meanwhile the green bar isn't going anywhere. This will make them unable to be read - which means that when you PC wants to download a file and it needs to read a series of settings to do that, it will end up taking a lot longer than normal. Most slow downloads can be fixed by cleaning out the 'registry'. Photoshop render taking forever So I have an Intel four core, 8 gigs of ram computer that handles after effects and premier fine however it seems to be having trouble with Photoshop. I made an animation a little longer than 30 seconds with about 20 moving layers. Photoshop Runs Slow on Underpowered Machines. The Problem: Waiting forever for those filters to run? Perhaps just basic commands are taking forever? Photoshop runs like a dog on your computer—is there anything you can do? The Solution: The obvious answer is to upgrade your machine, in particular to add RAM.
unfortunately, the 2019 versions of cc programs are currently (as of 2019.06) impossible to crack easily. the 2018 version is the most recent version you can get without having to download 3 other programs and/or use patches. however, if you're interested in getting pre-activated cc 2019 programs, see this reddit post. I don't have a need for the 2019 version so I can't help you with that
installing photoshop cc 2018edit 2020.05: you don't need to download the creative cloud app first! installing just photoshop will get the job done.
if you've downloaded creative cloud, do NOT install photoshop directly from the creative cloud app. that installs the 2019 version. you don't want that (the reason is explained here).
instead, go here https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-2018-direct-download-links.html and download photoshop. if you have pc, check if your system is 32 or 64-bit, and download the correct version for your comp.
if your adblocker blocks the download link, it's because prodesigntools is tryna make you go thru an ad site first lol. my adblocker detected it like this:
I've highlighted the url that will actually lead you to the download. copy that url (whatever url that may be, without the tradedoubler shit) and paste that into your browser, and photoshop should automatically download.
find the folder that you downloaded and unzip the folder (how to unzip .zip files). open the folder and click on Set-up.
when you open the app first the 1st time, it'll prompt you to sign in using an adobe id. create one if you haven't- it won't harm you.
so now you have photoshop on your computer. you don't have to replace the file to make the free trial last forever immediately! you can do it within the 7 free trial days or afterwards- it doesn't matter.
to make the free trial last foreverregardless of whether or not your 7 day trial has ended or not, the following instructions should work.
FOR PC: download only 1 of these (and do Not change the file name):
if you're running 64-bit windows: mega or file.io (I uploaded these myself I promise they're not viruses lol)
I don't have a copy for 32-bit windows users I'm sorry :( if you have a working amtlib.dll file for 32-bit windows, or you downloaded it before the link got taken down, let me know so I can reupload it!
FOR MAC: download only 1 of these (can't guarantee them cos they're not mine):
this one (extract the amtlib.framework file) OR
this one (extract the amtlib.framework file) OR
this one (click on the file that says amtlib, download, and add .framework to the end of the file name when you save it to your comp, I'm guessing?)
whichever one you download is the file that you use to replace. keep it in a reference folder that you'll be able to find easily.
make a copy of the amtlib.dll/amtlib.framework file that you just installed.
FOR PC:make sure you have administrative privileges to do these next steps
move the amtlib.dll file that you downloaded (not the copy of it) to your:
C drive (C:) - you can find this in This PC (if you can't find This PC)
Program Files (or Program Files (x86); whichever one of them has the next subfolders)
Adobe
Adobe Photoshop CC 2018
and replace the existing file of the same name.
FOR MAC: ok disclaimer I don't have a mac. kinda writing these instructions outta my ass but I hope you get the gist. if yall can't move files then make sure you have administrative privileges to do so
click the Finder icon in your dock
Go menu > Applications
right-click on the Photoshop CC 2018 app > Show Package Contents
Contents > Framework
move the amtlib.framework file that you downloaded (not the copy of it) in there to replace the existing file
go back to where you made a copy of the amtlib file and rename the copy back to its original name (remove the ' - Copy')

then open photoshop again, and you shouldn't have any problems!
READ ME: if the trial countdown still pops up even after you replaced the file, wait until the trial 'expires' and see if photoshop can open again (do NOT send me an ask before the 7 days are up). multiple people have reported to me that they still could open photoshop after the 7 day trial period ended!
your system might say that you have program updates- but don't update itTO REITERATE: adobe had gotten rid of the amtlib.dll/amtlib.framework file entirely in cc 2019 (so photoshop v 20.0). 
unfortunately, with this method, you can't update to new versions of your programs.keep using your older version; there aren't significant differences.
adobe genuine software integrity serviceadobe might detect that your software isn't genuine, lol. it's an empty threat.
go to this site, scroll to the section titled 'Remove Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service via CMD', and follow the instructions. these steps will only work if you HAVEN'T opened photoshop up yet. if you have opened photoshop already, restart your computer for the steps to be effective.
about other cc programsI've been told a few times that the file FOR PC works with the 2018 (and earlier) versions of adobe premiere, lightroom, indesign, and illustrator! feel free to try this method with other programs, and let me know if it works :D
Photoshop Taking Forever To Download On Macif you wanna be safe, though, instead of replacing the file, move the existing amtlib file someplace else and move the amtlib file you downloaded into there. Download photoshop cc trial version. if the program opens normally, you're good, but if the program doesn't work, delete the amtlib file you moved in there, and move the original amtlib file back so you won't screw up the program.
FAQI just installed creative cloud and photoshop. I put the amtlib.dll file in and it didn't replace any files and the trial is still counting down!
you've installed photoshop right from the creative cloud app. that gets you v 20.0, which is the 2019 version, and the amtlib thing doesn't work with it. uninstall it and read my instructions more carefully pls
my cc updated to 2019! I was using unlimited photoshop before then and now the trial is popping up again. what do I do?
you should still have a previous version of photoshop still installed. go to the creative cloud app and click on the small arrow to the left of its icon. your previous version should show up- use that one. don't use v 20.0
adobe detected my software as not genuine and says it'll disable!
follow the instructions under the section titled 'Remove Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service via CMD' of this site to make that popup disappear. nothing will happen to your software.
does this method work with [other adobe program]?
Photoshop Taking Forever To Downloadit works with 2018 (and earlier) versions of lightroom, premiere, indesign, and illustrator. I will only know about other programs if someone tries it out (and tells me that it works!!!) so search my blog before asking about another program
[about some error that popped up in photoshop]
chances are I haven't encountered your error before. googlingyour error will provide you better answers than I will
thanks for reading! if you found or will find this useful, reblog this post :D hmu if you have questions that haven't been answered by the faq above (BUT FIRST check my ask tag (#ps cc ask) for this tutorial for previously-answered questions) or if my download links got reported again or something lmao
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Symptom	Suggested solutions
When you launch Photoshop, it freezes either at the splash screen displaying 'Loading Halide Bottlenecks..' or freezes/crashes during startup.	This issue is caused by corrupt color profiles or really large preset files. To resolve this issue, update Photoshop to the latest version. If updating Photoshop to the latest version doesn't solve the problem, try removing the custom preset files. For instructions, see Photoshop freezes at launch.
Slowness or lags while using certain tools or features like Scrubby Zoom, Animated Zoom, Panorama, HDR, Filters, Brushes, Select And Mask, etc	Ensure that your computer meets the system requirements. Ensure that special requirements for the feature you're using, such as GPU or OpenCL, are met. Tweak your Photoshop performance preferences. If you're using a gaming mouse (Logitech G700S or similar) with a custom driver, set the polling rate to 125 Hz in the device driver. If the issue persists, try the steps listed in Optimize Photoshop performance.
Slowness at launch	If Photoshop was running well earlier, but has recently become slow, reset preferences. Skip loading third-party plug-ins. To do so, close Photoshop and then launch it again while pressing down the Shift key. Disconnect any external peripherals or drives. Disable any antivirus software installed on your computer.
Slowness while accessing assets on network drives Note: Adobe Technical Support only supports using Photoshop and Adobe Bridge on a local hard disk. It's difficult to re-create or accurately identify network- and peripheral-configuration problems.	Copy the asset to a local drive, edit in Photoshop, and then upload again to the network drive.
Slowness/crashes when Photoshop is used together with peripherals like specific printers, Wacom tablet/Cintiq, etc	Follow the suggestions in Photoshop crashing due to libcef.dll. Update to the latest version of your peripheral's driver. Try using Photoshop with a different peripheral unit. Contact the manufacturer of your peripheral for additional support.
Issues with untested/uncertified hardware (GPU, etc). Using Photoshop with uncertified hardware is not recommended.	Disable GPU use. Deselect Preferences > Performance > Use Graphics Processor. Ensure that the driver for your device is updated. If the problem began after you updated a driver, roll back to a previous version of the driver.
Photoshop consumes all of the customer's system resources, such as CPU	Try the solutions proposed in High CPU usage due to CEPHTMLEngine. Ensure that your computer/OS is optimized in general. For example, use the MSConfig utility on Windows computers. Kill unnecessary processes running in the background on your computer. If necessary, upgrade your computer, so that it has more resources.
Slowness or lags while working with heavy-sized assets or assets with multiple layers/files/artboards	Increase memory allocation for Photoshop to 80-85%. Flatten any heavy layers which may be causing problems. Adjust cache size. Ensure that you choose the right cache preset for the type of document you're working with. Improve your computer's hardware configuration. For example, add more RAM. Having a modern processor—for example, multi-core i3 5^th generation or later processor with clock-speed 2.6 GHz or higher—may help.
Slowness while saving files or exporting assets	At the OS level, tweak system virtual memory/page size. Consult the documentation for your operating system (Windows or macOS). Ensure that your computer has adequate free hard disk space. Ensure that you have write permissions to the location to which you're saving the file. Ensure that you're not saving the file to a network drive. That use case is unsupported. Add scratch disks for Photoshop's use (Preferences > Scratch Disks).
Issues when Photoshop is used on high-resolution monitors	At the OS level, try switching to a lower-resolution display mode. Consult the documentation for your operating system (Windows or macOS).
General slowness/crashes while using Photoshop	Ensure that your computer meets the system requirements for Photoshop. Ensure that Photoshop and your operating system are up-to-date. If your computer has multiple graphics cards, ensure that the high-performance graphics card is assigned to Photoshop instead of the Integrated Graphics or Power-Saving graphics card. Skip loading third-party plug-ins. To do so, close Photoshop and then launch it again while pressing down the Shift key. Disable back-up software (Acronis, etc) Disable anti-virus and/or white-list Adobe applications in your anti-virus software. Increase the memory allocation for Photoshop to 80-85%. Adjust cache size. Ensure that you choose the right cache preset for the type of document you're working with. Disable GPU use. Deselect Preferences > Performance > Use Graphics Processor. If Photoshop was running well earlier, but has recently become slow, reset preferences. Add scratch disks for Photoshop's use (Preferences > Scratch Disks). Under Preferences > 3D, lower the value of the Available VRAM For 3D setting to 80%. If you're running Photoshop on a macOS computer, disable Automatic Graphic Switching from the Energy Saver System Preferences. If the issue persists, try the steps listed in Optimize Photoshop performance.