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Thinus van Staden
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May 9, 2020
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Active layer is empty

  • May 9, 2020
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When I import a photo, it says "Background" in the Layers panel, but the photo picture doesn't show there, only the Brush Tool's picture. When I create a layer, I get a message "active layer is empty". How do I fix it, please? 

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Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

So the Layer is empty – how did you create it? 

 

You can duplicate the Background Layer (cmd-J) if you want to edit a copy of that. 

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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May 9, 2020

Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible? 

 

»When I import a photo«

What do you mean – File > Open or File > Place …? 

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Thinus van StadenAuthor
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May 9, 2020

c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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May 9, 2020

So the Layer is empty – how did you create it? 

 

You can duplicate the Background Layer (cmd-J) if you want to edit a copy of that. 

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