Feature Request: One‑Click “Remove All‑Black Layers” Command

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Feature Request: One‑Click “Remove All‑Black Layers” Command

Background & Pain Points

• In complex PSD files, it’s common to accumulate dozens or even hundreds of layers that contribute nothing to the final image—either because they’re pure-black pixel layers or their layer masks are entirely black.

• Manually hunting down and deleting these layers is tedious and error‑prone. Existing script‑based workarounds require setup, can be fragile across versions, and still force users into multi‑step workflows.

Key Requirements

1. Auto‑detect Pure‑Black Pixel Layers

   • Identify and remove any normal pixel layer where every non‑transparent pixel is RGB(0,0,0).

2. Auto‑detect Fully‑Black Masks

   • Identify and remove any layer (or group) whose layer mask is 100% black (i.e. completely hides its contents).

3. One‑Click Cleanup

   • Expose a single command (e.g. in the Layers menu or right‑click context menu) labeled “Remove All‑Black Layers” that scans the document and deletes all matching layers.

4. Preview & Undo

   • Before deletion, present a brief dialog listing the layers flagged for removal with an option to confirm or cancel. All deletions should be fully undoable via Photoshop’s History panel.

Use‑Case Scenarios

• E‑commerce Design: Designers iterating on product mockups often leave behind black fill or mask layers used for testing backgrounds or alpha mats.

• Photo Compositing: Photographers maintain multiple hidden masks during retouching; final exports should purge any masks that hide 100% of their layer.

• Animation & VFX: Compositors need to quickly strip out unused black‑filled adjustment layers or track mattes before rendering to reduce file size and improve performance.

Benefits

• Dramatically Faster Cleanup: Deletes dozens of useless layers in seconds, saving designers valuable time.

• Reduced File Size & Complexity: Removes dead‑weight layers that bloat PSDs and slow down performance.

• Consistent, Native Workflow: Built‑in command avoids reliance on external scripts and ensures compatibility across Photoshop releases.

Thank you for considering this enhancement! It would greatly streamline layer management for professional workflows.