Turn off Relink files [unlink linked Smart Objects]

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April 16, 2017
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Does any one know how to turn of relinking files? If i move or delete files in CC when I reopen the file a window pops up telling me I need to relink the files. I use a Mac with CC2017.

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Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

omievicki– if you no longer wish to link to an external file, you have two options:

1) Before breaking the link, convert the linked smart object to an embedded smart object (convert to smart object)

2) Before breaking the link, convert to a raster/pixel based layer

Option 1 is better than option 2 if you prefer the flexibility of smart objects.

Originally when smart objects were introduced, there was only the option to embed, the option to link came later and was requested from many that used and understood the pros/cons of linking in other apps such as InDesign and Illustrator.

omievickiAuthor

Participant

Thank you, I use CC for Digital Scrapbooking and often move or delete a file, then when I reopen the layered file I need to relink which is a pain.

So if I just use Place Embedded that will work too??

Thank you for your help.

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Yes, for new work use Place Embedded, while for old work that has an un-broken/correct path use Convert to Smart Object.

Trevor.Dennis

Community Expert

I'm not sure if you can. Linked Smart Objects are not stored in the files they are linked to, but exist in the mast document they were made in. If that file location is changed, then you obviously have a problem. Have a look at this Julianne Kost video.

27/50 – Linked Smart Objects in Photoshop CC « Julieanne Kost's Blog