How do I get Photoshop to update smart objects automatically every time?

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March 10, 2023
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I have encountered this problem so many times. Whenever I am working in a object (the image on the left in this example), do a lot changes, and save, it doesn't update around 50% of the time in the main file (The image on the right in this example). I have tried Layer> Smart objects,>update all modified contant, but it doesn't work for me for whatever reason. I have a workaround for when this happens, but it is not at all the best solution, so is there a way I can make smart objects always update when I save them?

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Correct answer Trevor.Dennis

I wonder if this Preference setting might make a difference?

Stephen Marsh

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I was thinking the same as @Trevor.Dennis with the additional question – are these linked or embedded smart objects?

Trevor.Dennis

Community Expert

I have to admit that I don't use Linked SOs, although I was a big fan of World Blocks in Autocad. Can a Linked SO be saved to a CC Library? I may have to RTFM on how they are used and where they reside.