How to install scripts in Photoshop 2021?

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April 28, 2021
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I'm new to using scripts in Photoshop. But recently started a project that requires me to use a few scripts. I looked online for some videos on how to install a (.jsx) file. Everything I found was from 2019 or earlier and simply to drop it in the "scripts"folder. But there is no such location in 2021. I then found a video that says to go within PS itself, File - Scripts - Import. So does that mean that if I am to use scripts, I always use this method? there is no location of scripts listed within Photoshop menus to select from?

So essentially, any scripts (jsx) I keep in a random location on my desktop and if I want to run one, I go, File - Scripts - import ? Am I understanding this correct? (working as intended) or is there another option?

Thanks

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Correct answer Lumigraphics

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop 2021\Presets\Scripts

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Try this:

https://prepression.blogspot.com/2017/11/downloading-and-installing-adobe-scripts.html?m=1

DarrylJBAuthor

Inspiring

I have come across this online and it doesn't work because its for the 2018 version of PS. But thanks all the same.

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

Versions may change, however, one shouldn't need to be a rocket scientist to use an older version path as a guide to finding a newer version. I have now updated my old blog post. If you are having problems finding where the scripts folder is located, the following Photoshop JavaScript code will find and open it for you:

Open-Photoshop-Presets-Scripts-Folder-Universal