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June 26, 2024
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[Feature Request] AI-powered Layer Naming

  • June 26, 2024
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Problem:

A Photoshop file has numerous unlabeled layers, making it difficult to understand how the document is structured.

 

Solution:

An AI-powered helper that automatically labels layers based on their appearance and how each element fits into the overall composition.

 

Example:

Take a file with the following layers:

  • "Lorem Ipsum"
  • "Vector Smart Object"
  • "Rectangle 2 copy 3"
  • "Layer 24"
  • "Rectangle 1"
  • "DSC01234"

 

After applying auto-naming to each layer:

  • "Lorem Ipsum" > "Visit the beach" (actual text)
  • "Vector Smart Object" > "Decorative Element" (based on appearance)
  • "Rectangle 2 copy 3" > "Horizontal Rule" (based on appearance and proximity to text layer)
  • "Layer 24" > "QR Code" (based on appearance)
  • "Rectangle 1" > "Footer" (based on appearance and position at bottom of canvas)
  • "DSC01234" > "Tropical Beach" (based on appearance)

 

Why this would be valuable:

Working on files with unclear layer organization often leads to wasted time and reduced productivity. An AI-powered layer naming helper could provide value by making it easy for users to quickly identify key elements within a document.

2 replies

Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 27, 2024

Without AI, a script could rename a layer based on technical properties such as layer kind, blend mode, opacity etc. which is better than nothing if the file is a mess to begin with.

 

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Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 27, 2024