I need to move actions from one computer to another

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April 21, 2025
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I have a ton of actions on my laptop I would like to move over to my MacMini. how do I go about in doing this?

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Correct answer Aleke

If you haven't already, save each Action Set as an .atn file using the panel menu. Remember, Sets contain Actions, and Actions contain Steps. The Set is like a Folder. Move your .atn files to your new computer and then use the Load Actions command.

For more info, you can check here.

Thanks a bunch!

Alek

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Although the original question has been correctly answered, further in-depth info is also available here:

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

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Aleke

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Hi @jengreer! 😊

If you haven't already, save each Action Set as an .atn file using the panel menu. Remember, Sets contain Actions, and Actions contain Steps. The Set is like a Folder. Move your .atn files to your new computer and then use the Load Actions command.

For more info, you can check here.

Thanks a bunch!

Alek

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jengreerAuthor

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Thank you, that worked! Maybe you can help with one more thing. I have a User Preset in Lightroom based off of PS action set I use. I cannot remember how I created it into a user preset to use in Lightroom, as it was so long ago. Do you know how? TY!!

jengreerAuthor

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I figured out how to make a droplet, but everytime I try to use it, and add it to LR it says it's damaged. Any ideas??

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