Save Photoshop state with multiple open images?

[peternelson]

I have a bunch of files open in separate windows in Photoshop 2023.  I'm moving them around the screen, resizing their windows and zooming them, looking for a pleasing arrangement.   When I get something I think will do for our project I want to share it with colleagues and get feedback before continuing on.   That could take hours or days.

Is there any way to save such a layout in Photoshop so I can close Photoshop and re-open it the way I had it, including which images were open with what size windows, zoomed how much, etc so I can pick up where I left off?   Remember, I'm not trying to save the files; I'm trying to save the state of Photoshop regarding what windows were open with what files, what zoom factor, etc, so I can resume work where I left off.

Thanks in advance.

[davescm]

Hi

Short answer - no.

However, you could create a new document with those image files placed within it as linked smart objects so that you can open it and view them in that layout whenever you want

Dave

[D Fosse]

Yes, exactly what I was going to say. This is what smart objects were born to do.

[jane-e]

I'm moving them around the screen, resizing their windows and zooming them, looking for a pleasing arrangement.

By @peternelson

In addition to Smart Objects, you might also consider using Layer Comps.

• Create an arrangement; save it as a Layer Comp for Position
• Repeat
• Select each Layer Comp to view the various arrangements

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/layer-comps.html

I'm seeing the SOs are now a fourth choice for Layer Comps, but I haven't worked with that (yet).

Jane