Questions tagged [smartobject]
Questions about Smart Objects—layers that contain image data from raster or vector images, such as Photoshop or Illustrator files. Smart Objects preserve an image’s source content with all its original characteristics, enabling you to perform nondestructive editing to the layer.
159
questions
0
votes
0
answers
56
views
How can you measure an object in the photo
This is a bracelet I need the size of the pearl
0
votes
1
answer
44
views
Photoshop: Automating vector art placement into multiple PSD mockup files
I have a small print-on-demand clothing company, and spend a lot of time creating mockups for t-shirt designs. I'm wondering if it's possible to place a "linked" smart object or vector ...
CommunityBot
- 1
1
vote
4
answers
2k
views
How do you resize a smart object layer?
I downloaded a magazine mockup which uses a smart object layer where I can place my own artwork. However, the mockup and the smart object layer are quite large in size (6000 px by 4500 px), and my ...
CommunityBot
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
183
views
Place video in Smart Object in CS6
I have an image of an iPhone, where the screen is a Smart Object. I am trying to put a screen recording in the Smart Object, and then to export the image with the video in it as a video.
This is the ...
CommunityBot
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
3k
views
Auto batch replace smart object in multiple files Photoshop Cs6
Have another question. I have a project that I'm working.
I have a psd layered template with a smart object. The goal is to change the image in the document and replace the current smart object with ...
- 101
0
votes
2
answers
96
views
shrinked smart object result in jagged edges
Hello everyone!I do have problem with smart object on artboard. When I shrink smart object from 1400x600px to 512x512px it results to smaller image with horrible jagged/no sharp edges/pixelated...
...
CommunityBot
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
190
views
How to extract texture from image? Photoshop
I found a guide on how to apply a texture to an image using a smart object, and I was immediately puzzled by the question, how to get a texture from an image in the same way? However, in the end, I ...
CommunityBot
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
125
views
How do I create a smart object grid?
I'm using Photoshop CS6. I want to create a grid layout template (something like this: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/683684779/collage-template-photoshop-square). I want the area for the content to ...
CommunityBot
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
32
views
Apply adjustments to smart object also to healing brush edits
As an example, suppose I open this image (from a simple PNG or JPG file):
I convert its only layer to a smart object so I can non-destructively make adjustments, apply filters, etc.
I create a new ...
- 208k
0
votes
1
answer
177
views
How do I fix this issue with smart filter? (Photoshop CS6)
I was testing out a new filter I recently bought, and I liked the result. But I wasn't able to edit some of the Smart Filters, because of the smart filter showing me this (I wonder why, because I ...
CommunityBot
- 1
0
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Replace smart object content without Photoshop
I am looking for a way to bulk replace smart object content without using Photoshop. My goal is to create nice poster mockups for hundreds of posters automatically.
So I have a PSD file containing ...
0
votes
1
answer
171
views
Is it possible to edit a smart object while viewing other layers?
Question is very similar to Edit smart object in Illustrator while viewing other Photoshop layers, but for Photoshop only.
Is it possible to edit a smart object "live", without having to ...
- 20.6k
0
votes
1
answer
149
views
Transform a smart object in photoshop dragged from illustrator - Illustrator CC
Is there a work around to distorting a smart object using the transform tool that has been dragged directly from illustrator? I often need to show a graphic made in illustrator on a photograph of ...
- 208k
2
votes
6
answers
3k
views
Photoshop Smart Objects PSB instead of JPG
When I drag or drop photos into Photoshop, or add them via the File > Place command, they are created as smart objects but the embedded asset is still a JPG. How can I convert these embedded smart ...
- 31
2
votes
1
answer
235
views
Photoshop - what's the difference between "Rasterize Layer" and "Convert to Layers"
I've recently come across a new menu command for smart objects - "Convert to Layers", I don't really understand its purpose as all it seems to do is reverting a smart object back to a raster ...
- 83.6k
4
votes
2
answers
11k
views
Auto-updating linked smart objects in files that were closed at the moment of the update
Photoshop CC 2014 introduces Linked Smart Object. While this is a very useful feature by itself, I would love to know if there's a way to set it so that whenever I open a file that contains a linked ...
1
vote
7
answers
29k
views
Open Photoshop Smart Object in Illustrator instead of Photoshop
When I go Create New Layer => Convert to Smart Object => Double click on Smart Object thumbnail it opens in Photoshop as a .psb, but I would like it to open in Illustrator. How do I get all my ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
351
views
Smart Object Does Not Update
I attempted to paste a vector and/or image file on Photoshop as a smart object, when editing the image, it does not update on Illustrator.
Is there a way around this?
- 208k
4
votes
1
answer
836
views
How to reset Vertical/Horizontal Scale of Smart Object to 100 percent by script
I want to write a script to reset Vertical/Horizontal Scale of a Smart Object.
I tried using ArtLayer and many properties of it, but it's not success.
Example:
W:100% - H:75%
app.activeDocument....
CommunityBot
- 1
1
vote
0
answers
79
views
Mockup problem, can't paste my design
I'm working with a bedsheet/bedcover mockup that I downloaded from freepik.com
I'm new in the photoshop world and I am trying to learn Photopea on my phone (android). What I know about mockup is that, ...
- 4,923
0
votes
0
answers
140
views
Batch replace multiple placeholder images with with warp/smart object filters
In the process of looking for an answer to my question I came across this thread here: Batch replace placeholder image with a perspective warp?
This is essentially what I'm trying to do, except for ...
1
vote
1
answer
490
views
How do I add multiple sharp cornered strokes to a single Smart object?
I'm working on a custom logo for a personal project that requires that certain smart object to have multiple strokes with sharp corners. For some unknown reason layers styles doesn't not provide an ...
- 208k
1
vote
1
answer
518
views
Photoshop Mockup Smart Layer is applying to all layers. How to apply this to only one?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks
https://mockups-design.com/free-box-in-grid-layout-mockup/
The green design on the left of each box is being duplicated to every layer selected for that side of each ...
CommunityBot
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
121
views
Photoshop - Union of two Smart Objects
Is there a feature in Photoshop CC18, to automatically create the union of two smart objects?
If I combine these two layers with two blue bars, which are two smart objects for example (ignore the gray ...
- 20.6k
0
votes
1
answer
49
views
How do you have an image split between two shapes that are on either side of the page? An image that can contain text that is directly editable
Basically I need something like two smart objects that are on either side of a page and then an image splits between these two smart objects. It's hard to explain so I'll try my best to use imagery to ...
- 20.6k
-1
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Why is my smart object not displaying the image I'm adding?
In a mockup, when I click the Edit smart object layer to add an image to a smart object and I press save, it doesn’t show my logo on the PSD tab with the smart object. What is going on?
CommunityBot
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
143
views
Frame Tool vs Smart Object Layer for mockups in Photoshop
I'm wondering why majority of the mockups available online utilize Smart Object layer for containing a placeholder image rather than a Frame?
It just feels like frames are easier to work with, am I ...
- 208k
1
vote
0
answers
461
views
Is there a way to link a smart object to a specific single layer of the linked file?
Is there a way to link a smart object to a specific single layer of the linked file?
What I want to do is this:
have the same smart object multiplied
each copy of the smart object to be linked to a ...
- 11
7
votes
1
answer
9k
views
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 ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
161
views
Automating replacing a smart object in a mock up, then adding a texture map over the image
I'm an artist using Photoshop to create mock-ups of my art on multiple products.
I've been following this thread and used it on a number of mock-ups to replace the image I'm adding to a product, for ...
- 798
0
votes
0
answers
179
views
Remove semitransparent pixels on Smart Object in Photoshop
I found this adobe community post and it's working great.
Summary of the adobe answer:
Layer > Layer Mask > From Transparency then edit the Layer Mask however necessary (Image > Adjustments &...
- 13
0
votes
1
answer
270
views
When trying to Edit a Smart Object in Illustrator, it is completely blank
I have a graphic in Illustrator and have cut-and-pasted it to a Photoshop window as a Smart Object. I've done this before and when I need to edit the file, I right click on the Smart Object preview ...
- 208k
0
votes
1
answer
107
views
Transferring a clipboard from Illustrator to Photoshop fails to copy all the elements
I have done this successfully without problem before, even in this same file. My Ai file is long, with a bunch of smaller charts and graphics all done in the same fonts and so on.
Several of them, ...
- 208k
10
votes
11
answers
40k
views
Resetting skew/perspective/warp etc. on Smart Object
Is there a way to reset the skew or perspective effect applied to a smart object?
Setting the warp setting in free transform from custom to none shows no effect.
Otherwise I have to export 50 smart ...
1
vote
5
answers
17k
views
Is there a way to swap out one linked smart object in Photoshop CC 2014
I have multiple images using the same linked smart object, but I need to make changes to some individual images and want to link it to a new linked smart object.
At the moment if I change one out, it ...
2
votes
1
answer
649
views
Linked smart objects and colour profiles
Do linked smart objects need to be the same colour profile as the master document?
A bit more info:
I have spot illustrations that I've created in CMYK which are linked smart objects. The client wants ...
- 1,484
2
votes
1
answer
690
views
Multiple designs in one Photoshop mockup
I'm trying to use this mockup to showcase 3 different designs on 3 boxes. I found this mockup that has 3 boxes and within the PS file you can see it's broken up into Left box, Right box, Top box. But ...
- 208k
28
votes
17
answers
179k
views
'Un-smart' object in Photoshop
I've created a design in Photoshop CS6, and used a large number of smarts object which made the workflow more easy (at least for me). Now I've finished working on the design, and I want to "...
- 393
0
votes
1
answer
786
views
How to resize the content of a smart object without affecting the parent document layout?
While working I’ll more than often just place documents as smart objects. Then I’ll end up with a colossal file size. I want to go into the smart objects and reduce its image size but consequently the ...
- 20.6k
0
votes
0
answers
617
views
Linking multiple layers to the same smart object
I have a sketch with hundreds of identical squares in separate layers. Now, I want to edit every square in the same way - let's say I want to give them a funny hat - without having to edit them one at ...
- 101
3
votes
3
answers
12k
views
Replacing a smart object in bulk with Photoshop's variable data or scripts
Is there a way to automate the replacement of a Smart Image with a different graphic?
For example, if I have a master image of a mug, and a large number of flat rectangular images/designs I'd like on ...
0
votes
2
answers
841
views
Why are my lines all jaggedy?
I did an illustration in Photoshop, all with Shape Layers only. All the lines are smooth and perfect within the working file. It's perfect when I export it into a png or jpg also. Problem arises when ...
CommunityBot
- 1
8
votes
7
answers
3k
views
How to smooth out lines of rotated smart object in photoshop?
I am building some kind of mockup for business card and while i was trying to create the looks like cards are on top of each others i used smart object to easily change look of business card on all ...
1
vote
2
answers
680
views
Help with copying and pasting smart objects from indesign to photoshop (blank pixels at edge of objects)
So im copying vectors from indesign to photoshop (for a mockup) and when I paste some things, there is a blank space at the edge of the vector in photoshop. in the indesign document, I've checked that ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
343
views
Smart Filter on Smart Object only on Selection Photoshop
If my layer is rasterized and I select something (say with the marquees ellipse), the filters apply only to that selection - moreover - they apply centered on the selection.
For example, using the ...
CommunityBot
- 1
0
votes
2
answers
7k
views
Smart object is pixelated (Adobe CS6)
Can you please help me with this problem, it is driving me crazy.
When I create file in Illustrator and then export it in Photoshop it ends pixelated. How to make it crisp and sharp?
Tried importing ...
0
votes
1
answer
76
views
How to force the 3D extrusion to accept changes to the smart object?
I have a simple smart object which was converted to 3D by extrusion. I edited the underlying smart object with Edit Source and saved it. However, the 3D "version" does not represent those changes - ...
- 101
0
votes
1
answer
645
views
Resizing canvas inside a smart object in a mockup
I have alot of mockups that are to be used for mass production; running scripts and all to place designs.
So my problem is when I resize the canvas inside a smart object to fit to a frame/guide layer ...
- 208k
0
votes
1
answer
62
views
How to have multiple layers of an embedded smart object?
I have used photoshop templates where you place an image in a embedded smart object, save and then the changes are applied in the file. The image placed in the embedded smart object has multiple ...
- 400
0
votes
1
answer
398
views