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DarrylJB
DarrylJB
Inspiring
April 28, 2021
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How to install scripts in Photoshop 2021?

  • 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

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Stephen Marsh
Community Expert
Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 28, 2021

Try this:

 

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

 

DarrylJB
DarrylJBAuthor
Inspiring
April 29, 2021

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
Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 29, 2021

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

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    Lumigraphics
    Legend
    April 28, 2021

    Are you on Mac or Windows? The location is way different.

    DarrylJB
    DarrylJBAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 29, 2021

    Windows

    DarrylJB
    DarrylJBAuthor
    Inspiring
    May 3, 2021

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


    Thank you. As I've said, I'm really new to using scripts ( I.E I've never used them before just now)  One would think this would be the first answer that shows up when googling such a simple question. Again, thank you.

    Kukurykus
    Kukurykus
    Legend
    April 28, 2021

    Post the image as I don't see 'Import' in 'File / Scripts'. Scripts folder is in 'Presets' folder of your Photoshop.

    DarrylJB
    DarrylJBAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 29, 2021

    Sorry, I meant to say, said if you go to "File - Scripts - Browse". Then go to the location of the .jsx file

    Kukurykus
    Kukurykus
    Legend
    April 29, 2021

    Then read second sentence of my previous post.

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