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Export all layers with adjustment layer

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December 15, 2021
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Hi there!
I want to export all the layers of a PSD file to individual PNGs with transparency, but I have an adjustment layer on my top layer that I want every layer to be exported with.
I named all the layers so I want to keep the layer's names on the exported PNGs.
For example: The adjustment layer is the top layer. Second layer named X. When I expord the layer X, I want it to be marged with the top adjustment layer but still keep the original name on the PNG.
I have few hundreds layers so I need an automatic action to execute that result.
Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance!

Actions and scripting

Correct answer Stephen Marsh

I haven't had time to check, but the following may do it:

https://github.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/blob/master/Layer%20Saver%20Plus.jsx

or

https://github.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/blob/master/Layer%20Saver.jsx

Otherwise, a custom script would do the job for you.

EDIT: I have just tested and both scripts will include the top adjustment layer into the saved results of the lower layers.

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Darshan38985052ng5f

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Watch this youtube video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=477T3r2CcjU

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

@Darshan38985052ng5f

Yes, that’s another great script in addition to the two that I previously posted.

Stephen Marsh

Correct answer

Community Expert

I haven't had time to check, but the following may do it:

https://github.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/blob/master/Layer%20Saver%20Plus.jsx

or

https://github.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/blob/master/Layer%20Saver.jsx

Otherwise, a custom script would do the job for you.

EDIT: I have just tested and both scripts will include the top adjustment layer into the saved results of the lower layers.

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Aaron24145467dntm

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Just logged in to say you're a genius. Thanks for this! You just saved me soooooo much time

Myra Ferguson

Community Expert

Use Layer Comps (Window > Layer Comps) and export them.

Layer Comps can retain visibility, positioning, appearance (layer style), and the Layer Comp selection for Smart Objects. Here's how you would set it up:

In the Layers panel, turn on the visibility for the adjustment layer and just one layer, and turn off the visibility for the other layers
In the Layer Comps panel, click the Create New Layer Comp icon
You can leave all of the options selected in the New Layer Comp dialog
Repeat steps 1-3 for the same adjustment layer except change the layer that remains visible until you make a layer comp for each combo
Go to File > Export > Layer Comps to Files

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prestonm3524802

Participant

At that point you might as well just save each layer one by one maually. This doesn't save you any time when working with tens or hundreds of layers.

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Lumigraphics

Legend

Wanting to modify multpile layers at the same time and then export the layers with the modifications is a "minor issue"?

Please tell me more.

Did you read the OP? This is a minor issue as in omission, handled by a script instead of implemented by the developers.

Take a long read through these forums- everyone and their brother has a pet feature they think is "indispensable" but not many other people would want or need. Developer resources are limited and frankly, Photoshop is a bloated mess already. Adobe has been working to update the program core as well as add market-driven features like AI, so yeah- edge case ideas are not likely to happen.

Have you tried the scripts (which, you'll note, have been supplied for free by volunteers?)

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