Problem with using PNG file

[reginad4024655]

I want to layer PNG files onto photos to make composites. But I can't figure out how to add the PNGs into the layer stack. When I open a PNG, the background photo is hidden and I can't seem to figure out how to put the PNG on top of the base photo. The same files work for me in On1 but I would like to use Photoshop, which I think will give me a lot more flexibility. I'd appreciate any thoughts on where I'm going wrong. Thanks!

[Chuck Uebele · Accepted solution]

How are you trying to load the files? I'm having no problem either draging a png file into an open document, embedding a png file, or including png files in the load files into Photoshop layers from Bridge.

[reginad4024655]

Thank you. I don't know what the problem was but this time (using different test files), I was able to click and drag the PNG onto the background layer; I was also able to use the Place Embedded option. I don't know what I was doing wrong but this is working for me. Thanks again!

[Marja de Klerk · Accepted solution]

Another way is to choose Select > All in the PNG, and then choose Edit > Copy. Then make the destination image active, and choose Edit > Paste.

[reginad4024655]

Thank you. Both your answer and the one above are working for me now. I'm not sure what I was doing wrong (I was trying the click and drag approach), but these options are working now. Thanks for taking the trouble to respond.