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Jan 29, 2025 8:30 PM UTC
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Keep First Selected Layer’s Name When Merging

When merging layers in Photoshop, the resulting layer always takes the name of the topmost layer. Could you add an option for the merged layer to keep the name of the first selected layer instead? This would save time and avoid constant renaming.

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Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Community Expert
Jan 29, 2025 11:19 PM UTC

Can you provide a screenshot of the before and after result that you are looking for?

 

Is this for 2, 3 or more layers? The "first selected layer" isn't clear.

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Participating Frequently
Jun 26, 2026 10:26 AM UTC

How isn’t this clear? 

He obviously means the first layer you Shift Click when selecting multiple layers to merge. How do you not get that?

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