Save Photoshop state with multiple open images?

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October 2, 2023
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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.

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jane-e

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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

D Fosse

Community Expert

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

davescm

Community Expert

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

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