Questions tagged [layers]
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Export a single layer as an image in Photoshop
I have a lot of designers send me layered PSDs of their designs and I need to break out the pieces of the designs to place on web pages. I can do a decent number of things in Photoshop, but I'm hardly ...
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Take a psd and export all the layers into separate image files without using Photoshop
This is my first question here and I'm not sure if this is the appropriate site for my question, but here it goes. If this is not the correct site, please direct me to the correct one.
I have a psd ...
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How do I copy a group layer set from one file to another?
How do I copy a group layer set from one file to another?
I.e.: If I have a layer group in one file and want it in another file, how can I copy the layer group to another open Photoshop file? Also, ...
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How to copy layers and groups between open files in Photoshop?
To copy layers/groups of layer between open files in Photoshop, this is what I do: drag one open file tab so it become a small window, then I can drag drop my layer between the documents. I haven't ...
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Is it possible in Photoshop to convert slices into photoshop layers?
What I want to do is to take an image and to cut it up into small squares that are each in a different layer (not export them as individual images).
For instance if I had an image that is 100px by ...
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How to scan 500+ playing cards to png
I have a card game with 500+ cards. I want to scan all those and have them as individual PNG files, with transparent rounded corners.
I have a simple consumer scanner. I can fit 8 cards with ease and ...
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Photoshop layers are there but I can't see anything
I've spent all night working on this layout for a client and I'm 100% sure I saved my work — every 5-10 seconds of work I save.
That said. I open up Photoshop today to get some work done I notice ...
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Photoshop how to Tile an image into bigger multiple layer image
How can you tile a single image into tiled multiple layers in a bigger image?
Let's say you have 30x32 image, the new image you would want to have 3x2 tile, thus the new image would be 90x64. However,...
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Using a map screenshot as a "tracing paper" for a city-building video game?
I'm trying to recreate real cities in a video game in a 1:1 scale and it's quite tedious to get every proportion right (let's say it's close to impossible).
So I've come up with an idea but I really ...
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Limited pixel values in layer effects and styles (Photoshop)
Some layer effects and styles in Photoshop have pixel settings. The problem appears when you want to scale your design. For example, in Bevel and Emboss you are able to set the Size and Soften. The ...
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Count Number of Layers in Photoshop
Is there a way to find out the number of layers there are in a .psd?
I have .psds that are slowing down terribly. There are 20-30 layer comps and an unknown amount of layers. 1000? 5,0000? I don't ...
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Is it possible to apply Photoshop adjustment layers to multiple raster layers?
I have something like this:
Raster Layer 1
Raster Layer 2
Adjustment Layer
Raster Layer 3
Raster Layer 4
I want to apply the adjustment layer to the raster layers below it, "rasterizing" it ...
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Photoshop - keyboard shortcut for "hide all other layers"
Is there any way to bind "hide all other layers" to a key combination?
That you can do with the mouse by alt/option click on eye or right clicking.
I found the "hide layers" but that toggles hiding ...
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In layers panel, how do I show only layers belonging to the current artboard?
In Illustrator, I have 12 artboards and dozens of layers, and they are all mixing up.
In layers panel, how do I show only layers belonging to the current artboard?
Do I need to assign layers to ...
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Viewing Photoshop images with layers
One of my friends likes to use layers in Photoshop to create interactive images. By interactive I mean turning on and off layers to get at different content.
For example he has a map of a twenty ...
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How can I unlock the background layer in Photoshop?
Why is the background layer in Photoshop locked?
I always have to create a copy and delete the original one.
Is there a setting to start a new project with unlocked background layer?
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Layer visibility toggle shortcut in Gimp
I have a lot of layers in my image. I need to go through them one by one and rename each one. When I'm on the Layers toolbox I can hit F2 or Enter to quickly rename a layer. I would like to then make ...
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How do you lock a layer in Gimp?
I would like to move a layer left or right, up or down without moving the layer(s) underneath. When I try to drag the top layer, the layer underneath often moves instead.
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How do I stop GIMP flattening layers when exporting TIFF file
I have some psd files with layers that I would like to process in paint dot net. However, that program won't read .psd files.
I do have GIMP, which I really hate using because of its idiosyncratic ...
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Saving each layer of a Photoshop image to separate files
I have a PSD file with all icons in separate layers as vectors. I would like to save them in different sizes to use in iPhone, iPhone4 and iPad.
I tried Files > Scripts > Export Layers to Files
That ...
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How to separate indepedent selection to multiple layers in Photoshop
I found a picture that contains a lot of of sprites and I would like to divide it into separate layers to use it in my video game (after asking permission from the owner).
To do so I have to create a ...
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How can I convert multiple layers to separate smart objects in Photoshop?
I have several layers in a Photoshop document that I would like to convert to smart objects (I'm going to be doing a lot of resizing). However, when I right click or use the menu command to do so, ...
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Making sure the lighting on multiple layers in a Photoshop image is consistent
I am trying to superimpose people (gotten from other pictures) on top of another image in Photoshop but the lighting on some of the new people make it obvious that they aren't in the original picture. ...
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photoshop - scripts - export - layers to files MISSING
I am using Photoshop CS4 on a Mac Powerbook -
I am missing the ability to export layers as files by
going to scripts - export - layers to files .
Does any one know where to get this plugin(?)
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Unable to Align Layers in Photoshop Properly with CS2
Cannot Align Semi-Transparent Items?
Windows Vista, Photoshop CS2.
Steps to repeat:
Create new document
Fill a circle on a new layer
Drop opacity of filled circle to 10%
Create new empty layer below ...
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Using Photoshop, how can I move non-contiguous areas of an image onto a separate layer?
I have an image and want to "factor out" a new layer from the image. I know I can select an area and use Control+J to create a new layer but I want to select multiple parts of the image that are not ...
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Photoshop CS5 - Use quick mask to blur all layers beneath
I'd like to know how I would use Quick Masks in Photoshop (CS5) to blur all layers below the masked layer.
Example:
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How can I make an image appear partially in front and partially behind another layer in Adobe Illustrator?
I'm using Adobe Illustrator CS4. I have a drawn vector image that is behind a layer with a stroked ellipse like this:
However I need just one part of the image to appaer in front of the stroke. In ...
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Select layer by contents
I have a PSD with a lot of layers, that are in a lot of groups. I think it would be very nice if when I click on the element, that layer would automatically be selected. Currently, I have to search ...
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How do I change the RGB colour of objects in GIMP?
Some background: I am attempting to do some web design as a hobby. I am now at the point where I want to start introducing some texture to the site, and Tileables seems useful.
The readme in the ...
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VISIO 2016 --> How To Remove Shape From A Container?
The Issue
I have a Visio 2016 network diagram which has two layers. Layer A) contains a container full of network shapes (router, firewall, switch, access point). Layer B) has a giant House graphic. ...
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How to export only a single layer as image?
The title isn't precise - I know I can just make only this one layer visible and then save as e.g. PNG. But my question is - do I have to make all other layers invisible in order to save only my 1 ...
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How do I move ellipses around in GIMP
So if I make a new layer, and make an ellipse on it using the ellipse tool, then color it, then switch to the MOVE tool, and try to move it, (with the ellipse layer active) it won't grab the layer of ...
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Photoshop how to create a bounded visibility layer?
I don't know what the name of what I am trying to achieve is. A psd file came my way, and I was able to put an image layer below the type of layer I am trying to figure out how to do (and the name of ...
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Why does packet data don't need trailer/footer while frame needs it?
Why does packet don't need trailer/footer while frame needs it?
I am trying to understand networking concept regarding ISO & TCP/IP layering. I have googled a bit and it says that the footer in ...
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Determine colours used in psd file
How can I easily determine which colours were used in a specific psd file without having to dig through every layer using the colour picker tool?
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Photoshop CS4 path problem
i'm having a strange problem with photoshop:
i'm creating a new layer then use the path tool for drawing something.
the new path will then only show up under "paths" but the current layer remains ...
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Making a new background layer from existing layer in Photoshop
In Photoshop I have Background layer, Layer 1 and Layer 2.
I wanted the picture to have a black background so I painted all of Layer 2 black.
But now it covers the other layers.
How do I get it to ...
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GIMP workflow to apply same change to a bunch of PNGs?
What I'm Trying To Do: I have about 80 pngs of "cards", and I want to paste first of all a black border with rounded corners over top of the images, and then have the outside parts of the ...
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Linked Photoshop layer masks that are inverse of each other
I'm working on a Photoshop CS6 template which will be used pretty regularly that consists of two layers that are essentially inverses of each other.
Right now I've got a layer mask for the top layer ...
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Photoshop layer visibility reversed [duplicate]
I have visible layers and hidden layers; I am looking for a way "shortcut" that will make the hide the visible layers and reveal the hidden ones. Anybody know how?
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How to reduce layers/sublayers/paths into one layer?
I had a single top-level layer called EAR. There were two vector paths which made it up.
Somehow, illustrator has transformed it from a normal, single top-level layer into a three-level layer ...
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Photoshop: Copying a single layer to a next PSD
For the past 20 mins I've trying to copy a layer from one PSD to the next but to no avail.
I'm a PS noob so please could someone tell me the steps in which to achieve this short term goal :)
Thx
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How does FLIR embed multiple images into their thermal image results?
FLIR thermal cameras store results in .jpg files as read by the system and any viewer as a single layer image with all data visible.
The layers are principly: the thermal image in its resolution, a ...
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Merge Inkscape files without losing the layer information
In Inkscape 1.1.2, how can I merge two Inkscape files without losing the layer information of one of the files? Copy-pasting or importing flattens the inserted image.
Even if I manually, for each ...
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Is there a way to show/hide Photoshop layers using Actions?
I've searched superuser and Google, but it seems there is no way to show/hide a specific layer in Photoshop using Actions.
Is there a way to use Actions to show/hide one specific layer in a Photoshop ...
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Photoshop Adjustment Layers to Action
Is there a way to make an action of pre-made adjustments layers? I have about 10 adjustment layers set with different blending modes and opacities (basic stuff, no masks etc), but would rather not go ...
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Merge/Combine two 'overlay' layers in GIMP
Working on my image in GIMP, I have the following configuration:
Top Layer (Normal)
Layer 1 (Overlay)
Layer 2 (Overlay)
Background
Since Layer 1 and Layer 2 are both of the same blend mode and ...
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Find and mark center point of JPG/TIF images?
Is there a way for me to easily find and mark with a dot the center point of an image/photo?
I have no specific requirements for what software to do this (though I currently only have access to Gimp ...
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Photoshop, how do I move a layer above the top group
In Photoshop, how is the most easy way to move a layer, which is inside a group, outside the group when the group is in top.
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