Merging group changing opacity?

@simonight.art 

View at 100% magnification when merging, flattening etc.

Hi @simonight.art,

I understand how frustrating it can be to see the opacity change when merging, especially if you’ve carefully adjusted each layer for a specific look. Merging layers and groups with varying opacities in Photoshop can sometimes lead to unexpected results, as it flattens everything to one uniform opacity.

Here is a way to work around this issue:

By converting the group into a Smart Object, you can keep each layer’s opacity and blending effect intact, preserving the transparency while keeping it editable.

I hope this suggestion helps you maintain transparency just as you need it. Let me know if there’s anything else I can clarify or assist with!

Best,
Anshul Saini