Finding Layer Content in a Photoshop File

Question

Hello there!So I just opened a large Photoshop file (36x48 inches) with about 35 layers in it. I didn't create the file and half of the layers are unlabeled. Consequently, I am a little bit lost as to what each layer contains and where the content on that layer is located in the document. To help with this problem, I turned on the "Show transfer controls" option, but some of the layers only have a few pixels of information and I can't find it either way. Is there an easy way to zoom to or find where each individual layer is located on a large document? If someone could help me out I would appreciate it a lot! Thank you,Fletcher

Simmer1 · Accepted Answer

Hi,Not really, it depend on how clearly the creator of the PSD file has named the Layers and or created Layer Groups where needed.In the file you have it sounds as though the are.You are on the right track by checking show Transform control the help you see whats on each Layer.

Ronald Keller · Answer

If a layer only has a few pixels on it this trick may help to find them.

Making it into an action could also speed things up.

Steps to record:

1. Delete all guides (so the second time it will start fresh)

2. View > New Guides from Shape.

To use it you activate the layer and then run the action. It will draw guides around the contents of the layer however small it is.

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