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jengreer
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April 21, 2025
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I need to move actions from one computer to another

I have a ton of actions on my laptop I would like to move over to my MacMini. how do I go about in doing this?

    AlekeCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    April 21, 2025

    Hi @jengreer! 😊

    If you haven't already, save each Action Set as an .atn file using the panel menu. Remember, Sets contain Actions, and Actions contain Steps. The Set is like a Folder. Move your .atn files to your new computer and then use the Load Actions command.

     

    For more info, you can check here.

    Thanks a bunch!

    Alek

     

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    Stephen Marsh
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    Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 22, 2025

    Although the original question has been correctly answered, further in-depth info is also available here:

     

    https://prepression.blogspot.com/2017/01/photoshop-custom-action-file-backup.html

     

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    AlekeCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    April 21, 2025

    Hi @jengreer! 😊

    If you haven't already, save each Action Set as an .atn file using the panel menu. Remember, Sets contain Actions, and Actions contain Steps. The Set is like a Folder. Move your .atn files to your new computer and then use the Load Actions command.

     

    For more info, you can check here.

    Thanks a bunch!

    Alek

     

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      jengreer
      jengreerAuthor
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      April 21, 2025

      Thank you, that worked! Maybe you can help with one more thing. I have a User Preset in Lightroom based off of PS action set I use. I cannot remember how I created it into a user preset to use in Lightroom, as it was so long ago. Do you know how? TY!!

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      jengreer
      jengreerAuthor
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      April 21, 2025

      I figured out how to make a droplet, but everytime I try to use it, and add it to LR it says it's damaged. Any ideas??

       

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