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Rama Abramovich
Rama Abramovich
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October 8, 2018
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Hi. I have problem import psd file to after effects.

  • October 8, 2018
  • 3 replies
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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 !!

    Correct answer Jose Panadero

    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.

    3 replies

    Warren Heaton
    Community Expert
    Warren HeatonCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 19, 2018

    Hi Ramaa:

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

    -Warren

    Jose Panadero
    Community Expert
    Jose PanaderoCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 8, 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.

      C
      carlos15A8
      Participating Frequently
      November 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!

        Warren Heaton
        Community Expert
        Warren HeatonCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 8, 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".

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

        -Warren

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