How to copy web images into Photoshop

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June 13, 2018
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I've just switched from Photoshop 2015.5 to Photoshop CC (with my new Macbook Pro). With the previous version of PS, I could right-click copy an image from a website, open PS, and select "new" (command N), it would automatically determine the photo dimensions/format, and I'd hit paste (command V), and the web image would now be ready for me to edit and save as a jpeg.

When I try to follow this procedure with PS CC, I'm asked to select a file size/format, and even when I guess at that, I cannot paste the new image ("paste"is grayed out).

Suggestions, please?

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Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Just stumbled over this topic, recently scripted here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-ideas/feature-request-auto-paste-when-creating-clipboard-sized-file/idc-p/12984246

JohanElzenga

Community Expert

Are you sure the image was copied? Websites sometimes prevent that with Javascript. When you select 'New' with a copied image in the clipboard, you should get the new dialog with 'Clipboard' as first choice.

-- Johan W. Elzenga

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neilms11Author

New Participant

Yes, I'm sure it was copied. And yes, I get the clipboard (a new feature). I select the first option (although why I have options, I do not know, since PS 2015 automatically selected the right one), get a blank canvas and then try to paste – no dice. And "paste" under "edit" is grayed out.

Neil