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June 30, 2026
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SMART OBJECT CROPPING ISSUE WHEN USING OFFSET

  • June 30, 2026
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I’m trying to create a half-drop pattern and need the Offset filter to work properly. However, when I use Offset on a smart object, the smart object gets cropped.

I need it to stop cropping so I can create the pattern correctly. It seems like a bug, because if I manually move the smart object outside the canvas, it doesn’t crop. It only crops when I use Offset. Any suggestions on how to fix this. 

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    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 30, 2026

    What are the pixel dimensions of the Smart Object and the containing document? 

    Is the Smart Object aligned to the overall image? 

    mglush
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 30, 2026

    Hi!

    Can you share a screenshot of your window with all of the panels you use visible and open--especially the Layers panel, Options bar, and Offset filter dialog open?
    Michelle

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 30, 2026

    Or better yet, could you please provide the file itself?