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July 18, 2020
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Importing

  • July 18, 2020
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Hello, I am new to Ps and do not know how to import photo folders from my computer to Ps. All I see relates to Lr. Also, can watermarks be done in Lr or Ps only?  Thank you!

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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July 19, 2020

Photoshop CC is NOTHING like PS Elements.  And there's nothing to import because Photoshop CC does not have a database as PS Elements did.  

 

Watermarking methods vary depending on which app you use and what type of watermark you need -- text, graphic or digital barcoding.  For the latter, there is a digital watermark plugin for Photoshop CC.

https://mastinlabs.com/blogs/photoism/how-to-add-a-watermark-in-lightroom-photoshop

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/digimarc-copyright-protection.html

 

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    Harry Streukens
    Harry Streukens
    Participant
    July 18, 2020

    Hello Kimarie,

    when I understand you correctly you want to open all your photo's. That is not how you use Photoshop. Photoshop is to work with one ore several pictures. To organise your Photo's you use Bridge or Lightroom.

    I hope this helps you.

    Harry

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    kimarieAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 19, 2020
    Thank you.

    Kim
    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 18, 2020

    Hi KiMarie

    Do you mean you want to open the files in Photoshop or something else? If you have folders with photos on your computer, you don't import those folders into Photoshop. You simply open the images that are in the folders as you need them.

     

    Can you clarify your question?

    ~ Jane

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    kimarieAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 18, 2020
    Hello Jane,
    Thank you for your response. I am trying to import all folders with images
    from my commuter to Ps at once. It would take me forever to import
    individually. I know when I had Elements, I was able to import all photos
    from my laptop to Elements at once. I have approx 5,000 photos and do not
    want to go back and forth importing one at a time.
    *Kim*

    You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day…….

    Unless you’re busy, then you should sit for an hour.
    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 18, 2020

    Bridge (or Lightoom) would be a better tool for sorting images. Photoshop is the wrong tool for what you are attempting.

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 18, 2020

    You can shift click and open several images in Photoshop, they'll come in as separate tabbed documents.

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    kimarieAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 18, 2020
    I do not have any photos in Ps right now. That's what I am trying to do but
    not one at a time.
    Thank you.
    *Kim*

    You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day…….

    Unless you’re busy, then you should sit for an hour.
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    kimarieAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 18, 2020

    I can import one at a time, but cannot import entire folders of photos from my computer.

     

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