Apply filter (offset) to multiple layers at once

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
August 18, 2019
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How can I apply a filter (e.g. offset) to multiple layers at once?

Multi select of layers or grouping them into a group don't work.

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Correct answer Stephen Marsh

I think, scripting would be the only solution.

zenginejulia Actions wouldn't help, since my fastest method currently is to select a layer and use the STRG+ALT+F (Reapply Filter) short cut to each layer.

jane-e There is nothing I can drag&drop ... the offset filter is applied on the pixel based layer. I think, in PS for pixel layer there is nothing like a non-destructive effect or filter list like e.g. in Illustrator, where I can select/enable/copy single filter/effects, isn't it?

Have you looked at my replies #8 and #9?

There are some ready-made scripts to play an action to all selected layers, so all you need to do is record an action that has the offset values.

I have also posted a modified script based on some other similar topics that I linked to.

You should be all good to go!

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Perhaps somebody could share:

Apply Filter to Multiple Layers At Once (without converting to a SO)

A quick web search also returned:

Offset All Visible Layers Photoshop Script By Hesido

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

And some more:

Re: Possible to apply an action to each frame in a video footage??

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/master/Run%20Action.jsx

Script I made: Iterate Action Over Layers

This one would need modifications, such as below:

#target photoshop
// To Do: Add a suspendHistory function
var originalRulerUnits = preferences.rulerUnits;
preferences.rulerUnits = Units.PIXELS;   
if(app.documents.length>0){
    var docRef = activeDocument;
    var layerNum = docRef.layers.length;
    for(var i=0;i<layerNum;i++){
        docRef.activeLayer = docRef.layers;
        if(!docRef.activeLayer.isBackgroundLayer){
            try{offSet ()}
            catch(e){}
            }
        }
    }
else{alert('There are no open files')};
function offSet(){
var docRef = app.activeDocument
var activeLayer = docRef.activeLayer
activeLayer.applyOffset (50, 50, OffsetUndefinedAreas.REPEATEDGEPIXELS); // Offset Filter Options
preferences.rulerUnits = originalRulerUnits;  
}

Chuck Uebele

Community Expert
Forum|Forum|6 years ago
August 18, 2019

Is there a reason you can't apply the filter individually to each layer? The filter allows you to type in an offset value.

konrad79Author

Inspiring
Forum|Forum|6 years ago
August 18, 2019

I can apply the filter individually:

Select layer --> CTRL+ALT+F