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How to apply a layer to multiple open images in photoshop?
I am using Photoshop CS6. I have 40 images that have a transparent background open. I would like to apply a layer (a fill with gradient) to each of the 40 images without having to manually select ...
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Disable link to copied smart objects
I have several smart objects I want to duplicate and preserve the layer style. However, when I modify one of the objects it also changes every copied smart object to match the modified one. Is there ...
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How to separate layer styles on to their own layers?
I know how to do this for all of the layer styles of a particular layer - I simply hover over any of them, right-click and click "Create Layers" from the contextual menu.
Does anybody know how/if ...
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Export Photoshop layers in subfolder to individual files?
My question is an extension from this question ( Export photoshop layers to individual PNG files - batch process? ), but for some reason, I can't seem to contact any of the posters from that thread.
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Distributing layer position in sequence
I'm in storyboard hell. I have to place about 400 seperate images in sequence on a huge board in photoshop. So I have a 20,000 px by 10,000 px board and a load of layers which have been imported in ...
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How to create new image from a group of layers of the exact size as the biggest layer extends? (Cropping in photoshop)
I am trying to crop an element in photoshop and I want to make sure it is perfect. I have a PSD that has many web elements that are grouped together nicely. I want to create a new image with the same ...
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How can I add two gradient layer styles photoshop
I made a rectangular shape. I set it's layer style to gradient overlay and the layer mode to multiply.
It looks great with one layer, the one on the left. However when I make another shape and ...
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Photoshop - Hiding layers for exporting slices
I want to set certain layers to be hidden when exporting a slice.
More specifically, I have a banner slice with a headline within it. On the actual HTML page, that headline is actual text displayed ...
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How do I keep the same opacity level to a vector shape using pen tool
I have been using the pen tool for more than 8 years already, but when I started using CS6, I have lots of difficulties using the pen tool.
I use the pen tool for vector portraits and I need to use ...
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Photoshop: Switch visibility between two layers
For example, i got two adjustment layers (A and B). At last, i will only use one of them. While considering which one is better, i can compare them by turning A visible and B invisible, then A ...
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Determine distance between two layers in Photoshop
I have a Photoshop document with several small layers replicated in a vertical stack, each a fixed distance apart. I want to add another copy to the bottom of the stack, the same distance as the other ...
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Why empty adjustment layer with blend mode multiply darken images?
I know blend mode multiply means multiplying the colour (0 to 255) of its layer, with the visible underneath (0 to 255), then divided by 255, forms the resulting colour (0 to 255).
As a visual ...
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Add a new layer to a set of button icons
A designer has created (for money) a set of button icons (Facebook, Settings, ...) for me, where all buttons have the same rounded rectangle outline:
Now I need to add few more buttons, for example ...
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How to place an ai file behind photoshop layer CS6
I'm working with Photoshop and AI files, both of which are pretty new to me. When placing an AI file on my image, it creates a layer just as I would expect. However, the layer shows up in front of all ...
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How do I paste into a layer's mask in Photoshop?
When I paste Cmd+V a new layer is created instead of pasting into the layer's mask that I created.
What I'm trying to do is take a black and white layer and make it the mask of a all white layer. ...
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How to save layers individually that can still interact with each other outside of photoshop?
What I am trying to do is to move a png of semi-transparent gradient above another png of a box in it within a video editor. So imagine the first gradient slowly moving to the left on top of the box, ...
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Why can I not align these two elements?
I am trying to align a text layer to the vector mask directly below it - the top two elements displayed in the Layers Panel in the below image.
For some reason, with both layers selected - although ...
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Selecting individual layers in Photoshop
Hi :) Does anyone know if there is a way to select individual layers on a canvas in Photoshop without having to select it in the layer window first?
I know I've done it before but I can't remember if ...
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photoshop select all text layers in a group
I know you can select all text layers using 'select similar layers', but is it possible to limit that selection to just the layers within a group?
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photoshop cs5 export layers to files issue
Hey i dont ussually work with photoshop, but i have many layers that i need make as PNG.
I run that script, uncheck "visible layers only". And what i see in output folder is very weird. Its total ...
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what does it mean to compress a layer in photoshop?
Im trying to follow this tutorial here
http://www.psdvault.com/drawing/create-awesome-abstract-nebula-circle-shape-in-photoshop/
And it says
Compress this layer to a very thins strip
What ...
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Remove “padding” around layer similar to Image->Trim with PS CS5
I used the selection tool to drag part of one image onto another image in a new layer. That layer has a "padding" (not sure what else to call it) of about 75 transparent pixels around the image. I'm ...
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Auto crop layer in Photoshop
I've been googling this subject and also searched in this forum, all I found were posts about removing semi transparent pixels, ie. not what I have a problem with.
Basically, I've added a layer to my ...
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Layer Comps misalign my layer masks and adjustment layers
I have encountered a problem, or at least an annoyance, with the way that "Layer Comps" work with linked layers. I understand the reason for the design choice and I am not claiming it to be a bug, ...
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What is the difference between these two layer thumbnail types?
What is the difference between the two layer thumbnail types pictured:
Vs.
How do I bring about the second, if the first is currently appearing whenever I create a new Shape Layer, for example?
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Photoshop - Multiple layer styles of the same type
I want to style a layer with layer styles in Photoshop.
The problem is that I want to add multiple inner drop shadows.
I saw that you can do Right Click > Rasterise Layer Style, but then I can't ...
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When saving an image as a PNG or JPEG, does photoshop/GIMP only save the top layers or all the data?
I need to send a file to someone but it has sensitive information on it that I would not like to share. I was going to just scan the document and edit out the sensitive information with a layer ...
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59 views
How to Apply lighting effect for the shape in photoshop
i want to apply lighting effects for that shape.but before applying it. It is asking to rasterize the layer....can't we apply the effects directly to shape?
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What are good ways to handle extracting a portion , such as a logo, from a much larger PSD?
I am building web pages from a PSD.
The designer just made all layers on the same size canvas which makes it harder to copy into a new layer in its intended size.
What could be a good work flow to ...
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How can I convert Point Text to Paragraph and Vice Versa in photoshop [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Turning a text “string” into a text “block” in Photoshop CS6?
Here we know that there are two texting modes in PSE - "single-line" and "paragraph".
The problem is how ...
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What is the different ways in Photoshop to copy the remaining layers and create a new document?
Basically when someone gives me a PSD that has a bunch of copy and other things that I need to quickly strip off to use the background on a web page. What are the fastest ways to clear that and start ...
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How can I arrange layers 'forward and backward' in Adobe products?
In Adobe products are there any shortcut keys to move layers forward and backward instead of dragging layers up and down in the palette to arrange them?
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How do I quickly hide all layers except selected one?
In Photoshop, how does all layers in the project are hide except selected one..for example if there is 10 layers are there in my project. i need one layer should be visible and remaining 9 layers ...
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Photoshop: How do I create a new layer from a shape that I wish to draw?
When I try to draw a shape, I can't seem to get it to create a new layer, but rather it always goes on the layer that I already have selected. How do I create a new layer from a shape that I wish to ...
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2answers
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Size and transparency differences when saving PNG by different methods
I'm exporting PSD layers to PNGs for a game's texture atlases.
When I'm doing Copy -> New File (RGB 8-bit) -> Save As PNG, the resulting PNG is quite heavy and Finder shows white background ...
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Reverse layer positions from a layer group (batch)
Do you know how can I create batch script in Photoshop that reverses the position of all the layers inside a layer group?
I have like 400 layer groups, each with 1-20 layers like this:
Group 1
- ...
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How to split into multiple layers when you've accidentally drawn two layers worth of material onto one layer?
I drew two separate objects in Photoshop that are meant to be on different layers, but I drew them on the same layer. They do not overlap right now, but I can't seem to figure out how to separate ...
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How to take a drawn grid and essentially rotate in the z-plane?
I'm very new at graphic design, so my apologies if this is a very basic question :) I have access to Adobe Photoshop CS 5.1.
I have a series of grids that are currently flat on the 2d cartesian ...
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Using an invert mask on one single layer
I'm stuck with this little thing, which should be extremely easy but I simply cannot achieve it the way I want it.
Working with Photoshop CS5, I have a PSD with several layers, most of them being ...
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Extract image x/y coordinates and width and height info from PDF via IL or PS
We have a professionally designed floor plan in PDF form for an event we are running currently. It is similar to a CAD drawing. We have booths (rectangular squares) drawn on it.
I have a colleague ...
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Can I blend layers by formula with brackets?
I have 4 layers (A, B, C, D) which I wish to blend by the following formula (A xor B) plus (C xor D). Is it possible to accomplish this in Photoshop? I am a newbie and found that layer can only ...
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Photoshop: Layers disappearing when select lower layer
I am using Photoshop CS5 and am encountering an odd issue:
I have simply layer A sitting on top of layer B.
When I select layer B, layer A becomes invisible. The visable/non-visable icon (the eye) ...
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How does (clipping) mask in Photoshop work in my specific case
This is my basic layer setup:
http://screencast.com/t/OCQTSwp7I5
Textlayer
Shape
Background
I want to mask the shape-layer so the parts where the text is the shape is transparent.
...
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Quick copy text in Photoshop Text layer
Is there a way to copy all the text within a Photoshop text layer without having to "open" the layer.
I'm hoping there's a way that I can just select the layer and then have some shortcut that copies ...
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2answers
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CS5 export layers as files no number sequence
I am using cs5 layers to modify and then exporting layers as files. While saving CS5 automatically adds some number sequence at the end thereby modifying my original filename.
It see to ...
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Script for exporting 200 layers to PNG stacked on top of one another? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a faster way to save all layers in PSD to PNG?
This is my first attempt at Photoshop. I have been taking photos of my daughter for 6 months and I want to create ...
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Cannot find the file type png-24 using export layers script in Photoshop CS3
When choosing File > Scripts > Export Layers to Files.. in Photoshop CS3, why can't I select a png format (png-8 or png-24)?
I cannot trim layers using any of this. :(
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Photoshop — convert 'overlay' layer to normal
I have 2 layers: first layer is just regular layer with some graphics, and second layer has additional graphics which are on top of the first and it has blending mode set to "Overlay".
What I need is ...
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Toggle visibility of only one of a group of layers?
I have 5 layers in a group in Photoshop that represent five states of an app screen. Only one would be shown at a time. Is there a way to get Photoshop so that it only solo's one of the five in the ...
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Adobe Illustrator - Masking using layers with stroke?
I'm working with Google Maps in making a campus map comprised of a number of tile overlays. Two of these overlays- accessibility (paths) and parking- are layered under other elements (with strokes) ...
