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Hi. I have problem import psd file to after effects.

New Here ,
Oct 08, 2018 Oct 08, 2018

I want to import Psd file as editable layers. When I import my file into After effects It doesn't opening the dialog box to choose "Editable Layer style"

Thanks you very much !!

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Community Expert , Oct 08, 2018 Oct 08, 2018

Probably you have your PSD in CMYK color space. If so, you need to change to RGB for AE to recognize layers inside a PSD document.

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Community Expert ,
Oct 08, 2018 Oct 08, 2018

It sounds like you want to import it as a Composition so that AE sees your PS file as a folder and they layers in the PS file as the source footage.

In the Import dialog box, look at the "Import As" option and select either "Composition" or "Composition - Retain Layers Sizes".

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"Editable Layer Styles" is a secondary option that appears in the next dialog box. 

-Warren

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Community Expert ,
Oct 08, 2018 Oct 08, 2018

Probably you have your PSD in CMYK color space. If so, you need to change to RGB for AE to recognize layers inside a PSD document.

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 13, 2020 Nov 13, 2020

Had the same problem and was about to lose my mind. TBut that was it. Had no idea AE didn't prompt the options box or accept the PSD layered files if they are in CMYK space. Many thanks!

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New Here ,
Aug 01, 2024 Aug 01, 2024

Thank you, I thought I was going crazy. I didn't realise it was CMYK.

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New Here ,
Sep 09, 2024 Sep 09, 2024

Thanks a million!! I was freaking out. I just changed the color modes and it worked! Thanks a lot!!.

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May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025
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I was stuck for hours trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. You were spot on! 

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Community Expert ,
Oct 19, 2018 Oct 19, 2018

Hi Ramaa:

Did you manage to get your file to import as expected?

-Warren

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