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Could not replace smart object because the result would be too large

  • April 1, 2025
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The smart object layer successfully replaces the content with succ.png, but an error occurs when using error.png, as shown in the image.

Are there any size limitations for the replacement image? I am using a script to perform the replacement, and I would like to have precise rules to define these limitations.

 

Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

To illustrate what happens when one changes a transformed Smart Object’s content’s dimensions. 

The added pixels can be larger than the original increase might lead one to expect. 

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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April 3, 2025

To illustrate what happens when one changes a transformed Smart Object’s content’s dimensions. 

The added pixels can be larger than the original increase might lead one to expect. 

c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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April 2, 2025

I can reproduce.

 

Solution: 

• The perspectival transformation causes issues because of all that additional space, so change the replacement image to the exact same side-lengths as the original Smart Object (without »Resample«). 

    Sameer K
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    Sameer KCommunity Manager
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    April 1, 2025

    Hey, @li27112570w0z3. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. I'll help you figure this out. Thanks for attaching the sample files and detailed description. 

     

    I've tried to recreate this workflow without a script and manually replaced the image in the smart object. Photoshop behaved as expected. The only differences I could find in the layer structure were the order of the layers in the top layer and the inclusion of a Type Layer. 

     

     

    Try removing the Type Layer, or move the Logo Shape layer to the top in the Layers panel. If this does not work, please wait for one of our experts to help you with scripting. 

     

     

    Thanks!

    Sameer K

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