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P: Export As now crops to contents instead of using the mask

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August 24, 2021
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I noticed in new version of Photoshop the Export As... function no longer uses the mask but instead crops to contents.

For example if you make a group with a 512x512 mask, place an image inside it with some space around it, Export As does not export the 512x512 masked are but instead crops to the content image.
I don't see how this is useful change as if you've masked the group and wanted to export only its contents you would just export the layer with contents, not the masked group.

There is a workaround though, you can switch back to Legacy Eport settings in preferences, but then again everyone who uses the psd has to do the same to get it working properly.

Does anyone know another workaround for this that would not require switching to Legacy settings?

I can see this change causing issues to a lot of users and frankly can't see the benefits to this change.

Correct answer PECourtejoie

HEllo, I think this function exists only in the legacy export as function that you activate with the menu Edit Photoshop/Preferences/Export

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Kukurykus

Legend

Did you check it and relaunched application?

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Falrinth

Inspiring

Where did you found it? I've just updated PS and dont see any change. In export options i have found only "legacy export as", which doesnt change anything in regard to this behavior.

Kukurykus

Legend

If you're on M1 Mac, the developers perhaps added it with today 23.1.1 update?

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Anne2229548871zt

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I now saw I finally have the checkbox in the preferences, to activate the old exporting!

This is SO GOOD. Thank you!

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Anne2229548871zt

Known Participant

Sorry, disregard my last reply. I now saw the explanation that this feature will have to be rebuild anyway to be future-proof. Please do so soon Adobe gang, I beg you.

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Anne2229548871zt

Known Participant

Please don't fiddle with any new features trying to rebuild from scraps what the old "bug" was accomplishing already -perfectly-. Please spare everyone the hassle, even if well meant. 😞

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Anne2229548871zt

Known Participant

Lol, this is the last thing I expected. I moved to a new PS version AND to a new device.

I am relieved more people are reporting they miss this feature. It was powerful and my workflow is absolutely crippled if I can't get it back. 😞

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Anne2229548871zt

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Hello, I upgraded to vers 23.1 and now miss this feature:

When using "export as" or [cmd + shift + .] I used to be able to control the exported layer's dimensions via masks. If a mask was applied and active, the exported layer took on the masks size. This way I could easily control wether my exported assets got some transparent padding or not.

Masks allow me to adjust the asset size independet from my canvas size. I'm spared from opening new documents or cropping my canvas.
Masks have established well working functionality. They are easy and quick to adjust.
Masks can be applied to several layers just per alt+drag which is handy for assets that will act in relation to each other's position in-game. I can uniformise some assets without affecting other layers.

Now "export as" wants to export my assets cut out sharply with no surrounding transparency at all times, wether a mask is applied or not.

The flexibility is gone and affects my job workflow heavily. I am requesting to please patch in the older functionality, thank you. 😞

Kukurykus

Legend

Show by inserting resultant files how that worked and how it's now.

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Franscram21297321

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Not too long along I was accustomed to exporting active layers directly from the Layers submenu. If 1.) I activate the layers in the Masked Group I want to export, 2.) select the Masked Group layer, 3.) then export as PNG. While attempting this now the export is completely ignoring my masked parameters. Artboard size in 2992px wide and exported PNG should be the same.

I like the use of this feature as I could control each layer for exporting while maintaining extract dimensions and positions from the 'masked' area. Is this a feature no longer viable in the new Photoshop? I'm using the latest CC version, MacBook pro Monterey

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Falrinth

Inspiring

In previous versions if i wanted to export for example multiple images in different places on a 300x600 area of the project/and later on png i would just give them all mask that covers entire project and export. With new version they behave like if there would be no mask and are being closely cropped by the exporter. This way i am losing information on the exact places they should be on for example on my 300x600 html.

Thats a downgrade.

(just as removing the JPG compression slider and turning it into few predefined steps - why dumbing down the proffesional software? Most of us arent amateurs that wants simple toys - we want control - the more, the better).

Earth Oliver

Legend

Yes, they decided to finally fix a "bug" that's been around for at least 6 years and which long ago became a feature that so many professional users depend on.