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.
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'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 "...
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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 ...
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How to change smart object outlines and colors?
I was wondering if there is a way to alter the color of the Smart object that has been inputted into Photoshop. Basically, I have a series of glyphs that need to be altered so they have new ...
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Convert vector Smart Object layer to Shape layer
I've cut and pasted vector art from Illustrator to PhotoShop and chose "smart object" when I pasted it.
Is there a way to convert the smart object to a shape layer now so I can edit the very simple ...
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Photoshop CS6 - Animate / Keyframe Smart Filter
I've applied the 'Oil Paint' Smart Filter to a layer in Photoshop CS6. I'd like to animate the filter's 'Angular Direction' from 0 to 360 degrees but I the keyframes in the "Style" lane of the ...
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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 ...
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How do I reduce the luminance of this sky without it looking weird?
This is a picture I took yesterday:
The sky is a bit too washed out for me so I'd like to crank down the luminance of the blue. Camera Raw makes a valiant effort but the crane trusses and other ...
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Can I have the equivalent of a Ps 'smart object' in Ai which I can keep updating in Ps?
I've scanned in some maps, and I'm regularly adding little touches here and there to each map in Photoshop. Each map has a few Ps layers and is not vector.
For all the annotations, I'm using ...
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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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GIMP: the closest thing to Photoshop's smart object?
I've been learning GIMP as an alternative to Photoshop, which I haven't been using for design purposes for more than 5 years now. I discovered that there is a new interesting thing called the smart ...
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How to apply layer style to one object and apply it to multiple layers
I think what I may be looking for exists in Fireworks maybe, but I haven't messed with it.
Basically, is there a way to make a style sheet for an object?
Say I have an object and I apply x layer ...
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How can I prevent file size from ballooning when using linked images?
I'm creating a poster that is 50cm x 70cm at 300dpi. The empty document is 5.1M when saved... which still seems ridiculous for a completely empty white document, but I can live with it.
When I place ...
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Are Smart Objects less resource-consuming than separate layers?
I am designing a very large concept layout for a Single Page Application.
I only have CS5, so I don't have access to the concept of linked smart objects, which is unfortunate as this would save my ...
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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 ...
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How do I partially break a clipping mask border?
I’m looking for a non-destructive way of allowing an image to be partially "clipped" by a clipping mask, like so:
I view the above image as having three parts…
a Person (top layer; being clipped)
a ...
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How do I copy some smart object layers to another file and keep them linked
I have two layer with the same smart object. If I edit the smart object, both layers are updated (nice!)
I copy these layers to another file (by dragging them)
In the new file, both smart object are ...
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Photoshop: What is the difference between "Replace contents" and "Relink to file"?
When right-clicking a linked (smart) object in the Layers palette, there are two options that seem to do the same thing:
Replace contents
Relink to file
What is the difference between these two ...
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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....
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Shrinking down a smart object causes drastic sharpening
When I have a large smart object, and then shrink it down, I often get some extreme sharpening. And while I understand that shrinking down an image may require some sharpening, photoshop can go a ...
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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 ...
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What happened to pasted SmartObjects from Illustrator to Photoshop?
In older versions of Photoshop (before photoshop cc 2015, latest update)the app used to create smart objects from pasted paths out of Illustrator. When I wanted to edit the Paths (double clicking on ...
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Alternative tool to Photoshop that allows editing PSD files with "smart objects"?
Are there any other tools than Adobe Photoshop available that allow to edit PSD files that contain smart objects?
(I checked GIMP but it doesn't support smart objects)
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How can I find the resolution of a smart object in Photoshop, considering scaling and not just original resolution?
I'm working on a photomontage using smart objects and am wondering if there is an easy way to keep track of their resolution? I normally work in InDesign and find myself really missing my customized ...
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How can I get the clipping paths to be objects in Adobe Illustrator?
I'm converting a vector drawing from Bohemian Sketch to Adobe Illustrator so that I can export eps and svg, etc.
When I copy and paste from Sketch I get a bunch of clipping paths instead of objects. ...
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Adding replaceable text to Smart Objects
I've started to use Smart Objects because you only have to edit them once to modify all instances of the object. I have run into a problem though. I want to add replaceable text to a Smart Object so ...
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Rotate moving object in Photoshop cc
I'm trying to rotate the spokes of a motorcycle wheel that is also moving across the screen. ... I'm having a hard time keeping the orientation of the spokes aligned within the wheel as it is moving ...
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Combining layers to Smart Object causing layer styles to change?
I have an array of layers in Adobe Photoshop CC 2015.
They have effects on them such as outer glows with varying transparencies.
When joining into a Smart object, the outer glow's and drop shadow's ...
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Cookie Cutter for Text Box Creation
I have a design where I am adding text on top of butterflies. I have been using this technique to create a custom text box shape. Although given the complex shaping of the butterflies this is taking ...
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How to prevent re-positioning of a Vector Smart Object after editing it?
When I update a shape in my Illustrator smart object, the object moves in my Photoshop document. This is very annoying; after every update I make in the design, I have to reposition the smart object ...
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Liquify Filter on Smart Object - Mesh not loading after a while
I'm working in Photoshop CC 2017 and I use the liquify filter on smart objects frequently. Between saves the liquify filter mesh stops working for some reason. I have tried to replace the smart object ...
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Problem with bold line in pattern after I export file from Illustrator into Photoshop
I made pattern in illustrator, imported into Photoshop and I get bold line over all edge lines.
How to remove that problem? Don't know what to do.
I turned off AA in general settings and in ...
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Does something similar to Photoshop "Smart objects" exist also in Illustrator? [duplicate]
The scenario is:
I´m creating a catalogue listing page for a website and i´m working with AI, is possible to replicate the single listing element in a way that allows to apply the changes i do in one,...
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Exporting work from AI and placing into PSD for photo mockup - proper method/settings?
I am trying to improve my photo quality for products by reexamining my method of placing Illustrator-made designs into Photoshop.
For example, if I'm mocking up the look of a notepad, I photograph a ...
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Gradient tool on smart object
I am trying to create a star, with a gradient color effect. When I try to use the gradient color tool I get the message
Could not use the gradient tool because the
content of the layer is not ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Preserve transparency in Smart Object
I have a smart object whose size in edit mode is 1000x1000 with a transparent background and an image layer that is 800x800 (centered).
When I use the smart object, the transparent space around the ...
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How can I separate/duplicate Smart Object Layers displayed twice to be able to edit individually in Photoshop?
I have a mock-up of two boxes that I'm editing but unfortunately there is only one smart layer per box - meaning the design of both boxes ends up being the same. As I want to have two different boxes, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Vector objects pasted into Photoshop as 'Smart objects' do not seem to be fully 'smart'
From what I've been reading (e.g. this) I should be able to animate the scaling of a layer in Photoshop CC 2018's Timeline, provided the layer is a smart object. Once an object is a smart object the '...
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Blending modes inside and outside of smart object
I have a repeating art on a single background. To ease modification process I've converted it to smart object - that way I only need to modify it once, and it updates with all copies simultaneously. ...
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Exporting Photoshop Smart Object To Illustrator with Effects
I'm creating a very simple logo with text and just one Smart Object leaf.
I want to create an .eps file so my client can print without any trouble.
The thing is, the Smart Object is a leaf that ...
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Smart Object itself is not resized when resizing an entire image
I have an image of size 100px x 100px and a bunch of smart objects of size 10px x 10px in it.
When I resize the image using Image > Image Size by 200% - all my vector objects and smart objects are ...
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Alternative to Photoshop that can handle smart objects [duplicate]
I would like to edit a simple PSD with a smart object like this one.
I only need to replace the smart object with a screenshot of an app and export the image as a PNG or JPG. Is there an alternative ...
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Export Sketch dashboard to PNG...use as smart object in Photoshop
I'm creating iPhone app mockups in Sketch 3, and exporting them to PNG. I like showing them to clients in a realistic iPhone 6 mockup/photo.
Ideally, I would like every time I export my artboard from ...
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Editing photoshop smart layers in fireworks
If I import a psd file with smart layers into Fireworks, is it possible to edit one of those smart layers the same way you would be able to in Photoshop?
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Control positon when replacing the content of a smart object
Let's say I have a smart object at the top-left corner of my picture, as shown in the first capture:
If I replace the content of this smart object (right click > Replace Contents…) with an image that ...
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Smart Object Not Transforming Correctly In Animation
I'm doing a simple animation mockup and for some reason, a section of the smart object layer won't stay. The animation is simple. The iPhone just moved right then back left again. The bottom corner ...
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How to change Photoshop CC 2015 Smart Object settings to auto-embed?
Since the cloud library integration from CC 2015, smart objects in photoshop are by default linked-via-cloud-account (pardon the terminology, I don't remember it specifically). Previously all smart ...
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