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ScooterD76
ScooterD76
Legend
June 27, 2019
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Save for web (Legacy) not overwriting files

  • June 27, 2019
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I use the Save For Web (Legacy) function quite a bit for one of my job tasks- I've just noticed that when given the option to overwrite an existing file, it does not do it.

I noticed this by accident, as I do this quite a bit and ill accidentaly export the wrong image, i will fix it and just click yes to overwrite. When I look at the file in its folder though, it will not have changed. Unless I am missing something?

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    Correct answer D Fosse

    I've tested SFW several times now with PNGs and jpegs. It overwrites every time as long as it's the same file name, and you click "replace" in the dialog. It all works as it should.

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    ScooterD76
    ScooterD76Author
    Legend
    June 27, 2019

    Trying to replicate the problem and take screenshots, Ive discovered it is my Mac's preview that is not updating. the file is fine. Sorry guys! lol and THANKS!

    J
    johnk
    Participating Frequently
    September 26, 2019
    I have a similar issue when using Save for Web on a Mac to replace an existing image. If the file I'm trying to replace is selected in a Finder window, the SFW will look like it worked with no errors, but the image will not be replaced.
    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 27, 2019

    If you're testing results on a website with your browser, be sure to clear your browser's cache memory.

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    JJMack
    Community Expert
    JJMackCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 27, 2019

    Yes use the reload button make sure the browsers cache is not being used.

    JJMack
    JJMack
    Community Expert
    JJMackCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 27, 2019

    What software versions are you using? I get a dialog. I can either overwrite file or not.

    When I use replace the file modified date changes  to the current date/time

    JJMack
    ScooterD76
    ScooterD76Author
    Legend
    June 27, 2019

    2018 version...

    I get the same dialog box. I just noticed recently. I had to delete the file then save it again, Im not sure if its 100% of the time

    JJMack
    Community Expert
    JJMackCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 27, 2019

    I only use save for web when I create Animated Gif files  so I have no experience  saving other files using Save for web. I have not seen any problems using Save for web saving animated Gif except that some saved from Video Timelines failed to animate.  Files saved fine but did not function as an animated gif. In which case I would save and MP4 the open the MP4 in Photoshop and save an animated from the video document.

    JJMack
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