How to export with layer name when "Export layers to files"

Question

Hello everyone, how to export only with layer name when 'export layers to files'. Its automatically adds prefix numbers. I just want to export only with layer names. I tried to change some scripts in Presets/Scripts/Layer Comps To Files.jsx " but it didn't work.

Stephen Marsh · Accepted Answer

You can make the following edits to the "Export Layers To Files.jsx" script... Backup the original script just in case you need to revert!

From:

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In more detail...

Comment out (disable) the two lines as shown by adding a double forward slash //

Change –

fileNameBody += "_" + layerName;

To –

fileNameBody = layerName;

Restart Photoshop. Enjoy your layer names!

A related topic here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/export-layers-to-files/m-p/12314369

Stephen Marsh · Answer

@Kaladdune

Alternative Options:

1) Use Adobe Bridge or another tool to Batch Rename the files, removing the unwanted text (unfortunately, this adds an extra step)

2) Right-click on selected layers in the layers panel and use "Export As" if you only need PNG/JPEG/GIF

3) Use alternative scripts:

https://github.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/blob/master/Layer%20Saver.jsx

https://github.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/blob/master/Layer%20Saver%20Plus.jsx

Otherwise, one is left with editing the Adobe script, which as you have found is complex.

P.S. This isn't a bug.

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