EXPORT LAYER

Forum|Forum|3 years ago
January 17, 2023
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How can I export a layer from PSD... and I mean the entire layer, not just the file size artboard of the PSD file. I have a layer that has an image that is larger than the artboard. And I need that entire image for another project in AE.

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Correct answer Todd_Morgan

Figured out a better workaround. Select layer and CREATE ARTBOARD FROM LAYER right click. Then I can export that layer in proper sizing.

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C1ndy

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Have you tried this:

I recently had to do it and I did it this way. I right click on the layer, chose duplicate and in the dropdown box which has the name of your current file in it, there is the option to duplicate it to a new document. In the new document change your canvas size to the size of your image, or choose the crop tool and expand until you have the entire image you want.

Then just do what you want with the new document. Save it as what you want, etc

I do this with layers a lot. Mostly when I want to change or do some actions to it which would interfere with the complete artwork. Then I just duplicate the layer back into the original file.

Try it to see if it works for you.

Todd_MorganAuthorCorrect answer

Legend

Figured out a better workaround. Select layer and CREATE ARTBOARD FROM LAYER right click. Then I can export that layer in proper sizing.

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C1ndy

Participating Frequently

Glad it works for you! However, I tried it and it didn't work for me at all. What a mess. I selected the one layer and right clicked, create artboard from layer and it gave me the lot - some 80 odd layers, and I couldn't even see the layer I selected. The way I do it, it works perfectly. Ah well. It may be you have a different setup. I never ever use artboards. Good luck!

Kevin Stohlmeyer

Community Expert

There already is a script in Photoshop under File>Scripts>Export Layers to Files.

Todd_MorganAuthor

Legend

Nope doesn't work - it exports all files with same size as artboard. For example... file is HD 1920x1080. But layer X is 3300x2900 in original size within that layer.

Kevin Stohlmeyer

Community Expert

It may be possible with custom javascripting. The pixel data is technically off the artboard canvas so I'm not sure how to capture that data with it cropping to the artboard size.

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