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Jim_Palik
Jim_Palik
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May 14, 2017
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Copy layers in one file to another file

  • May 14, 2017
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I am using Photoshop CC 2017

 

I have a photoshop file with 7 layers These layers contain text and images. I want to copy selected layers and paste them into another file. How do I do this?

 

Jim

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    Correct answer D Fosse

    Just drag from the Layers panel over into the other file. Hold shift to center the layer in the file.

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    JJMack
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    JJMackCommunity Expert
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    May 14, 2017

    There is also menu layer>Duplicate Layer...

    JJMack
      Jim_Palik
      Jim_PalikAuthor
      Inspiring
      May 14, 2017

      Duplicate layer duplicates them in the same file.

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      D Fosse
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      D FosseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 14, 2017

      Uncheck "open documents as tabs" in preferences, to get the traditional floating windows.

        D Fosse
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        D FosseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        May 14, 2017

        Just drag from the Layers panel over into the other file. Hold shift to center the layer in the file.

        Jim_Palik
        Jim_PalikAuthor
        Inspiring
        May 14, 2017

        I have both files in Photoshop showing on the top but I can only display one at a time. I do I display both in order to drag my layers over?

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