How can I keep objects from resizing when replacing contents?

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December 14, 2016
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When I relink or use the "Replace Contents" command on an object, it reverts to its original size instead of remaining scaled to a larger size.

When I tried relinking, I used Layer > Smart Object > Relink to File. I also tried Layer > Smart Object > Replace Contents.

These images are not part of a mask of any kind. Other than scaling, nothing has been done to them.

Is there any way to relink or change contents without rescaling? It would be very useful to be able to pull in images with all transformations intact.

Thank you.

Correct answer Luís5F9F

Again, this might be coming a little late, but if you tried all of the above and it still didn't work just check the resolution of the file you're placing.
I had this same exact behaviour. And then i realized the image i was trying to place was at 300dpi while the original was at 72. So... even thought they both had the same size it shrunk when replaced.

Hope this helps someone!
Cheers

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melissapiccone

Adobe Expert

From the help files:

You can replace the image data in one Smart Object or multiple linked instances. This feature lets you quickly update a visual design, or replace low-resolution placeholder images with final versions.

Note:

When you replace a Smart Object, any scaling, warping, or effects that you applied to the first Smart Object are maintained.

Select the Smart Object, and choose Layer > Smart Objects > Replace Contents.
Navigate to the file you want to use, and click Place.
Click OK.
The new content is placed in the Smart Object.

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist

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mfultonvernaderoAuthor

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Thank you, but this is exactly what I've been doing and it hasn't been working (see my question).

For instance, when I try to Replace Contents on a client's logo, the logo resizes to a smaller version. The scaling transformation is lost.

melissapiccone

Adobe Expert

I should add that the original image files have not been modified.

OK, let's use the logo as an example. You said the original files haven't been modified - so you have a logo - with no transformations, no resizing, you replace with another logo and it comes in smaller...

So the new logo is just smaller. If they files aren't exactly the same size, they are going to come in differently. This is true even if you apply transformations.

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist

Replace the contents of a Smart Object

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