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brianmcmillen
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February 9, 2020
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how to export my "action" in photoshop to a other computer (PC)

  • February 9, 2020
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I created a new action and want to save/export it to use on another computer.  In the actions drop-down menu, the Save function is not hi-lited, and is unavailable.  Why?  How can I save/export this action?

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Correct answer jane-e

Hi Brian

Instead of selecting the action, you need to select the action set (the folder), then you can save the action set with all of the actions that are in it.

~ Jane

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jane-e
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jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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February 9, 2020

Hi Brian

Instead of selecting the action, you need to select the action set (the folder), then you can save the action set with all of the actions that are in it.

~ Jane

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    brianmcmillenAuthor
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    February 10, 2020

    Thanks!  I saved it in the Actions folder.  But how to save to the desktop or export?

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    February 10, 2020

    Hi Brian,

    An Action set is a file with a .atn extension. You can copy and paste it as you would any file. Use the Action panel menu to load the action set into PS on the new computer.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/playing-actions.html#playing_and_managing_actions

    When you save your Action set, you can see where it is saved. Here is a screenshot from Mac — it should be similar in Window

    ~ Jane

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