Layers flattened automatically

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January 9, 2021
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I started a collage yesterday which contained several layers. I wasn't finished with my work and saved it. When I returned today to complete my work all of the layers were flattened into one layer. Is this typical behavior of Photoshop? Is there anything that I could be doing to prevent this in the future? Thank you.

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Correct answer Norman Sanders

When you Save As > Format: Photoshiop (psd) file, confirm that Layers is chcked

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Dustin5C22

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Im having this issue WHILE USING PHOTOSHOP. Its so frustratiung. Am I hitting a keyboard shortcut on accident?

Norman SandersCorrect answer

Legend

When you Save As > Format: Photoshiop (psd) file, confirm that Layers is chcked

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davidj1954Author

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Thank you, Norman! You and Dave provided solid help. I appreciate it.

Dave

davescm

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In what format did you save (jpeg and png do not support layers)

If you used a format that does support layers (PSD/TIFF/PSB) check that "layers" is ticked in the save dialogue.

Dave

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davidj1954Author

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Thank you, Dave! I am a PS Newbie and, thus, still on the lower end of the learning curve. I also noticed that when I open a photo (or in this case, a collage) from LR, I am given 3 options. I had been checking to "Edit a Copy with LR Adjustments." When I did that, the result was a flattened collage. When I selected "Edit a Copy" or "Edit Original," the result was my collage with the layers intact. I guess this is a part of my learning the relationship between LR and PS, too. Again, thank you. Your reply was helpful.

Dave

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