Capture filters, actions and plugins from previous version

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Windows 10/64 up-to-dateMy copy of windows after my internet went down decided to wipe my old desktop and some programs including Photoshop, so I now have a fully-functional latest version of PS running — without my filters, custom actions and plugins. The good news is I still have PS 2021 on the machine which has all of the above. How can I capture and install the filters, actions and plugins to the new 2022?Thanks to those who know more than me,Joe

Stephen Marsh · Accepted Answer

There is an Edit > Presets > Migrate Presets script.

I created a couple of scripts to help migrate saved presets and other settings files:

https://github.com/MarshySwamp/Backup-Photoshop-Settings-Universal

https://github.com/MarshySwamp/Open-Photoshop-Presets-Scripts-Folder-Universal

Actions are also covered in my blogpost:

https://prepression.blogspot.com/2017/01/photoshop-custom-action-file-backup.html

Filters/plug-ins often need to be reinstalled and can't be copied in all cases as they need to be licensed or may install supporting elements in other locations.

Hope this helps!

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