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RaizelDesign
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November 17, 2022
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Loads Wrong PSD File on Import

  • November 17, 2022
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Hi all,

I'm trying to import a psd file as a composition and AE keeps loading a different file from the same folder - I tried saving my file with a new name in a different folder and AE just picked a different wrong file to load. I'm not sure if I'm being clear. AE loads/creates a new composition with the correct file name, I have the same file open in PS just to confirm, but the contents of the file, i.e., the layers, are from a different PSD file that I've got saved in that same folder.

Any idea why this is happening and how I can stop it?

Thanks!

Correct answer Mylenium

Well, why don't you just disable the sequence option if you only want to import single PSD fiels? I think you are completely misunderstanding this.

 

Mylenium

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Duda Oliva
Participant
May 14, 2025

Hi Raizel! Just had the same issue today (AE was importing a totally different file) and realized that my color profiles were different in PS and AE. Once I changed my photoshop back to RGB (which was the same setup for my AE File) it imported the correct file and all layers I wanted to animate. Hope it helps!

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    phscardona
    Participant
    June 4, 2024

    Same just happened to me. And I have been doing this same workflow for years. The file after importing to AE changed his format to an old version of PSD, making it blank.

     

    Mylenium
    Mylenium
    Legend
    November 17, 2022

    The layer order in the PSD has nothing to do with the Sequence option. AE will always honor the organizational structure of the PSD. You are only making your life difficualt and are definitely misunderstanding this part.

     

    Mylenium

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    RaizelDesignAuthor
    Inspiring
    November 17, 2022

    Thank you for explaining. That did help. However, while I appreciate your advice, if I'm asking for help on the forum then clearly I'm looking to learn and there are definitely things that I misunderstand, but there's no need to be impolite about it.

    nishu_kush
    Community Manager
    nishu_kushCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    November 17, 2022

    Hi RaizelDesign,

     

    The Sequence option comes in handy when you have multiple files to import that are named in a sequence. For example, a TIFF/PNG/PSD image sequence that is exported from a 3D app. If you're importing a single PSD file, it's best to keep the Sequence option unchecked.

    Does it import the same wrong file every time or randomly pick within the folder? Did you try clearing the media cache (go to Edit > Purge > All Memory & Disk Cache) as suggested by the expert?

    Let us know, we're here to help.

     

    Thanks,

    Nishu

      Mylenium
      MyleniumCorrect answer
      Legend
      November 17, 2022

      Well, why don't you just disable the sequence option if you only want to import single PSD fiels? I think you are completely misunderstanding this.

       

      Mylenium

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        RaizelDesignAuthor
        Inspiring
        November 17, 2022

        I think we're misunderstanding each other, possibly.

        It's a complex psd that I'd like to add a lot to. I need all the pieces, in the order that I have them from PS.

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          RaizelDesignAuthor
          Inspiring
          November 17, 2022

          Since I'm on a tight schedule, for the moment I've come up with a workaround by saving the file yet again in its very own folder with nothing else there. However, this is very annoying and messes with my workflow, so I'd love to hear if anyone has come up with a permanent fix.

          Thank you!

          Mylenium
          Mylenium
          Legend
          November 17, 2022

          Start by checking whether you have the "Sequence" option enabled in the import dialog. Of course this would mess up things. Also clear out the disk caches. Other than that more info would be required about storage locations, actual file names, contents of the PSDs, your project in AE and so on.

           

          Mylenium

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          RaizelDesignAuthor
          Inspiring
          November 17, 2022

          Sequence option is enabled. I restarted the computer and that didn't help. The files work just fine in all the other programs I'm using them in. Project is a brand new one that I created for specifically for this file.

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