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Eduardo29082120ccme
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May 22, 2025
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Gradient layer not keeping in place when exporting

  • May 22, 2025
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Hi. I'm just going through this error when exporting a png. When I apply a layer in app it works just fine, but when I export it moves from the spot where it was suposed to be. Here is an exemple:

 

 

The first one is the exported png, the second one is in app preview. The only solution I found was to convert to smart object each gradient, but this is overwork. Imagine doing it for fifity layouts a month, not to mention when I forget to do it and find out I'll have to redo all the process. I already tried the Classic Gradient option but with no success. Any ideas?

Correct answer Sameer K

Hey, @Eduardo29082120ccme. We'll need more information to help you figure this out. Please share a video of your workflow and the system info from Photoshop Help > System info > Copy and paste into a text document > Upload and attach here.

 

I've tried to recreate this, but I couldn't recreate it exactly. Could you share a sample image PSD document to showcase the exact layer properties? 

 

Do you notice this issue if you switch the Gradient to Classic mode? 

You can press CTRL+SHIFT+E to create a flat copy of your image and right-click > export that layer as a PNG to get consistent results. 

 

Also, please test and confirm if the issue exists with Photoshop (Beta). You can get Photoshop (beta) from the Creative Cloud > Apps tab > Beta Apps section. 

 

Thanks! 
Sameer K

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Eduardo29082120ccmeAuthor
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May 22, 2025

The version is updated to 26.7.0. Here's a screenshot from the layers. Note that I already converted the gradient fill to smart object.

 

 

Sameer K
Community Manager
Sameer KCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
May 23, 2025

Hey, @Eduardo29082120ccme. We'll need more information to help you figure this out. Please share a video of your workflow and the system info from Photoshop Help > System info > Copy and paste into a text document > Upload and attach here.

 

I've tried to recreate this, but I couldn't recreate it exactly. Could you share a sample image PSD document to showcase the exact layer properties? 

 

Do you notice this issue if you switch the Gradient to Classic mode? 

You can press CTRL+SHIFT+E to create a flat copy of your image and right-click > export that layer as a PNG to get consistent results. 

 

Also, please test and confirm if the issue exists with Photoshop (Beta). You can get Photoshop (beta) from the Creative Cloud > Apps tab > Beta Apps section. 

 

Thanks! 
Sameer K

(Type '@' and type my name to mention me when you reply)

nikunj.m
nikunj.m
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May 22, 2025

Hi, thanks for reaching out, and we're sorry about the trouble!

Could you share the version of Photoshop you're using along with your computer's operating system? It would be helpful if you could also share a screenshot of the Layers panel so that we can try to recreate the file to check the behavior. 


Thanks,
Nikunj

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