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elvis is dead
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October 3, 2023
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too many layers

  • October 3, 2023
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Could not complete the Group from Layers command because there are too many layers for this version of Photoshop.

 

Using Photoshop Beta, 25.1.0

 

.psb file is 3.91 gb. Last new layer was #8000

 

Is there a workaround for this?

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Correct answer elvis is dead

Kevin,

 

There are PLENTY of group folders and adjustment layers.

 

Because this is a master file used for creating graphics for circa 100 catgories and using my CC library extensively, I duplicated and renamed the file. Then edited the master category groups, leaving footer layer groups in place, then deleleted the layer groups for news items.

 

So I'm back working again with minimual distribution.

 

david

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Kevin Stohlmeyer
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Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
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October 4, 2023

@elvis is dead congrats you may have hit the limit on individual layers inside of Photoshop! In all seriousness, the limit in previous CC versions was around 10K. If you have layer 8000 and that doesnt include adjustments, group folders, etc it could very well be that you hit the limit for individual layers in PS.

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elvis is deadAuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
October 6, 2023

Kevin,

 

There are PLENTY of group folders and adjustment layers.

 

Because this is a master file used for creating graphics for circa 100 catgories and using my CC library extensively, I duplicated and renamed the file. Then edited the master category groups, leaving footer layer groups in place, then deleleted the layer groups for news items.

 

So I'm back working again with minimual distribution.

 

david

kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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October 3, 2023

<moved from cc desktop >

jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
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October 4, 2023

Moved to Photoshop Beta

 

Jane

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October 4, 2023

 

Last new layer was #8000

Is there a workaround for this?

By @elvis is dead

 

How much memory do you have?

 

As I understand it, these days the number of layers we can have depends on the amount of memory (RAM) in our computer, but I've never come close to that so there may be an upper limit.

 

Jane

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