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Oct 26, 2026 8:58 AM UTC
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I want to remove the background for many pictures and a week ago I was able to save them all as PSD with layers, but can onlt choose PNG now? why is that

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    droopydog500
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    Nov 8, 2026 10:09 PM UTC

    Hi ​@josefine_8933,

    Thank you for the screenshot. In Firefly, the Remove background Quick Action works on one image at a time, and the result downloads as a transparent PNG. Layered PSD output is offered by a different tool: the Remove background workflow under Production on the Firefly homepage, which processes many images at once. According to Adobe's Creative Production FAQ, it can output either flat images (20 generative credits each) or layered PSD files (40 generative credits each), on paid plans that include premium generative features.

    Could you tell us:

    1. Which tool did you use two weeks ago: Remove background under Quick Actions, or Remove background under Production?
    2. If you are using Production now, does PSD appear as an output option?
    3. How many generative credits do you have left? You can see this by clicking your profile icon in Firefly.

    The FAQ is here: https://helpx.adobe.com/firefly/web/perform-bulk-actions/creative-production-in-creative-cloud-faq.html

        droopy

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    Adobe Community Expert (not an Adobe employee)
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    Oct 27, 2026 11:57 AM UTC

    Hi Rose. 

    I hope this screenshot helps. When i press “continue” the only option i have i .png. But i did the exact same thing with the same kind of picture two weeks ago, and there i was able to downloade the pictures a layerede .PSDs.. 

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    Community Expert
    Oct 27, 2026 12:01 PM UTC

    Thanks for your response ​@josefine_8933,

     

    This is the Adobe Express board, and as per your screenshot, you are using Adobe Firefly. I am moving your post in Adobe Firefly board. For future reference, use this link to post in Adobe Firefly board- https://community.adobe.com/questions-404

     

    Regards,

    Tarun

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    Tarun Saini
    Rose DV
    Community Manager
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    Oct 26, 2026 3:44 PM UTC

    Hey Josefine ​@josefine_8933,

    If you're only seeing PNG as an option, you might be in the Quick Action workflow, which by design only offers web formats, but if you click "Open in editor" after upload, you should see a Download option for PSD.

    If you don't see that option, please share a screenshot and/or screen recording of what you're seeing, as well as if you're using Express on web or mobile (and your browser version/app version/device information) so we can troubleshoot!

    Rose

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    Community Expert
    Oct 26, 2026 10:05 AM UTC

    Hi ​@josefine_8933,

     

    Thanks for your response. For multiple background removal feature, its not available but you can definately upvote and add your comments here-https://adobeexpress.uservoice.com/forums/951181-adobe-express/suggestions/47300345-bulk-action-resizing-of-image-background-remov as this page is being monitored by our product team.

     

    For “a week ago I was able to save them all as PSD with layers, but can onlt choose PNG now? why is that” issue check this link and let us know if that helps- https://helpx.adobe.com/express/web/print-and-export/export-to-photoshop.html

     

    Best,

    Tarun

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