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Todd_Morgan
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Aug 11, 2025 6:37 PM UTC
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Open several PSD into one with multiple artboards

How to open several PSD files into one where artboards are auto created for each of these psd files coming in.

Stephen Marsh
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Aug 13, 2025 8:54 PM UTC
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How to open several PSD files into one where artboards are auto created for each of these psd files coming in.


By @Todd_Morgan


Update: My script in the following topic provided the solution:

 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/how-to-export-to-artboards-using-the-photoshop-variables/td-p/14603249

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Stephen Marsh
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Aug 13, 2025 8:54 PM UTC
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How to open several PSD files into one where artboards are auto created for each of these psd files coming in.


By @Todd_Morgan


Update: My script in the following topic provided the solution:

 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/how-to-export-to-artboards-using-the-photoshop-variables/td-p/14603249

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Stephen Marsh
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Aug 11, 2025 6:47 PM UTC

. @Todd_Morgan - A script would offer more flexibility than an action, however, both should be possible.

 

Do the separate source PSD files already contain artboards , or just layers and groups?

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Todd_Morgan
Legend
Aug 11, 2025 7:12 PM UTC

The PSDs no artboard.

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Stephen Marsh
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Aug 11, 2025 7:19 PM UTC

The challenge is automating the layout of the artboards, especially if they are different sizes.

 

Edit: Some related topics with scripts that you might explore and provide feedback on, particularly the first one below –

 

Stack Layered Files to Artboards.jsx - https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/how-to-export-to-artboards-using-the-photoshop-variables/td-p/14603249

 

Stacking files to artboards - https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/import-multiple-png-and-jpg-files-as-individual-artboards/m-p/12125092#M555061

 

Stack Merged Files to Artboards.jsx - https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/combining-mulitple-photoshop-files-into-1-photoshop-file-with-artboards/td-p/12218200

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