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Sumire25563786ha3q
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August 8, 2022
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Photoshop problem

  • August 8, 2022
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I have saved the file in PSD in Photoshop, but all the layers are merged without asking and there is a only background. I want to keep the layers separately. I have renamed and saved the file many times and it remains the same. Please help

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Stephen Marsh
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Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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August 8, 2022

This appears to be Save As, which does not offer the ability to exclude layers from a PSD.

 

Save As a Copy does have a checkbox to exclude layers.

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Sumire25563786ha3qAuthor
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August 8, 2022

Yes, but for some reason, the layers are automatically excluded even though they were saved in PSD format:(

Myra Ferguson
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Myra FergusonCommunity Expert
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August 8, 2022

The PSD format will allow you to save a layered file, but the layers must exist. If they have already been flattened, then you might see if you have an earlier version of the file.

 

If you've saved your document previously as a cloud document, you may be able to revert to a earlier version:

 

If you didn't flattent your document, you could see if your single layer is actually a Smart Object that has preserved the layers:

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    Sumire25563786ha3qAuthor
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    August 8, 2022
    Thank you for your answer.
    Fortunately, I haven't closed Photoshop yet so I have the layered file. A
    lot of the layers in this file are Smart objects, but when I save as and
    open it, it merges them into one background. With so many layers it is hard
    to convert 100% of them all to Smart objects. Other files save fine with
    layers separate. Is there any other solution?

    Sumire
    Myra Ferguson
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    Myra FergusonCommunity Expert
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    August 8, 2022

    Maybe try saving a copy as PSD (File > Save a Copy) to your local hard drive. Then open that copy. If you're seeing the layers in this copy flattened, would you be able to post a screenshot of your Layers panel?

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