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tonyc2010
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January 27, 2017
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Opening psd files in PSE15

  • January 27, 2017
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I recently installed Elements 15, but when I open a file, I only get thumbnails for my jpg file - my psd files only appear as Adobe-icons (the same as the desktop icon for Elements). I can still open them but I must know the file name as I can't see a thumbnail of the actual psicture. Is there somewhere I can change a setting, or what??

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Correct answer 99jon

Can you see the thumbnails after you import them to Organizer?

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tonyc2010Author
Participant
January 27, 2017

I can see the thumbnails in Organizer, but not if I try to open files directly With the  the Open File command in the editor. From another reply to my Query I get the impression that this is how it is in Elements 15, so I'll probably have to live with it....

MichelBParis
MichelBParis
Legend
January 27, 2017

When you use the Open File command in the editor, you are using the Windows Explorer to browse files. That's a Windows feature, not an Adobe one.

MichelBParis
MichelBParis
Legend
January 27, 2017

Is it the problem of viewing thumbnails in the Explorer?

Read this:

Viewing PSD thumbnails...

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tonyc2010Author
Participant
January 27, 2017

It's when I try to open files directly With the Editor's File Open command. I can see the thumbnails if I use Organizer. I see from the link you sent me that this seems to be par for the course in PSE15 and I'll have to live with it, or get some 3rd party software. Thanks for Your input.

99jon
99jon
Legend
January 27, 2017

The only other suggestion when saving files is to use File >> Save As

Then choose Tiff rather than PSD

That will preserve layers (albeit larger file size than PSD) and you should be able to see the tif thumbnails in explorer.

99jon
99jonCorrect answer
Legend
January 27, 2017

Can you see the thumbnails after you import them to Organizer?

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