Thumbnail view problems when saving a flattened layer file
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After working on a multi-layered file in Photoshop Elements 2020, flattening the layers and saving as a TIFF file, the thumbnail of the image only shows one of the original layers, not the flattened image. However, if I then fully open the image in PSE, the correct full image is shown. It appears the only way to get a correct thumbnail image is to open the image, copy and save on a new document.
Kindly advise if there is a setting in PSE to correct this or is this a fault within PSE.
I run this on 64 bit Windows 10.
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Does your layered file have any saved selections?
You can see by going to Select>Load Selection.
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Many thanks for the reply.
A couple of layers were copies of extracts from other images - one from a JPG file and one from a PSD file.
Kindly advise the file management technique to ensure the thumbnail replicates the flattened layer file (PSD or TIFF/JPG).
Many thanks for your assistance.
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Before you flatten the file, make merged copy of all the layers by clicking on the top layer and then pressing
Shift+Ctrl+Alt+E.
Does that make any difference?
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Again, thanks for your assistance.

