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Error: Could not create a library graphic because Photoshop was unable to parse the PostScript

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April 28, 2020
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Adobe product and version number: Adobe Photoshop Version: 21.1.2

Operating System: Mac OS 10.15.4

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What you were doing when the problem occurred：

I was trying to copy a path from Illustrator into Photoshop like usual, but something went wrong when I paste it which there were different options such as smart object, pixels, path, and shape layer, those options are gone, not anymore. and the system chooses for me, it is a smart object and I can not edit it.

Since I can not edit this smart object, I can drop it into my library as well, as below:

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Community Expert

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Hello, I'm not sure how you import the image, if you place, in Photoshop>Preferences>General, is place as smart object checked?

cindyflowerAuthor

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Hi, good to know this. unfortunately even after unchecked place as smart object, still not working.

cindyflowerAuthor

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I was trying to copy a path from Illustrator into Photoshop like usual. it stops working like two days ago. out of nowhere.

c.pfaffenbichler

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So the Vector Smart Object is already placed but you can’t open it?

Where did it originate?

Do you have Illustrator installed?

What is the file-format when you use Layer > Smart Objects > Export Contents?

cindyflowerAuthor

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Yes, I have Illustrator which the least version.

the originating shape/path is from an Illustrator file.

it is weird, I try to export contents as you suggest, it shows the file format is svg??

c.pfaffenbichler

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svg is a vector format and as such fine for Smart Objects.

But that you cannot export its contents does seem like a bad sign …

Does the SO behave as expected in Photoshop (maintain sharpness when scaled up etc.)?

Mariia Novikova

Adobe Employee

Hi,

Could you please attach a screenshot and give some more details of what you are seeing? Will help us to understand the workflow and problem.

cindyflowerAuthor

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Yes, I edit my question again up there. trying to explain what happens

c.pfaffenbichler

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Community Expert

Please read this (in particular the section titled "Supply pertinent information for quicker answers"):

https://community.adobe.com/t5/Community-Help/Guidelines-Tips-for-the-Adobe-Forums/td-p/4788157

cindyflowerAuthor

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thank you.