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un_kn_ow_n1
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August 25, 2015
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Open an image as a layer Photoshop CC

  • August 25, 2015
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Well, can't seem to figure it out.  Never had problems on Cs6 and all the online tutorials show images being imported through additional programs.  Could anyone give me a quick rundown on how to open an image as a layer on photoshop CC?

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Correct answer nic_tunney

Trying to decipher your question, do you mean open multiple images into a new image as individual layers as Chuck answered, or do you mean import an image into an existing file as a new layer?  If the latter just create a new layer and do File > Place Embedded or File > Place Linked, depending on your needs.  Resize the image that gets pulled an and apply the transformation.  The image will now be on a new layer in the existing file.

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thrashmedia
thrashmedia
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October 27, 2020

https://jkost.com/blog/2010/12/open-as-layer-no-extension.html

MMoz
MMoz
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May 21, 2018

I know that the question has already an answer, but I'd like to give my 2 cents to the topic: if you use Lightroom Classic you can select 2 or more shots, right click on one of them, edit in, open as layers in Photoshops.

I think that this is the best way to do it, could be that this is possible also from Bridge, but I haven't it installed then I can't test.

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nic_tunneyCorrect answer
Inspiring
August 26, 2015

Trying to decipher your question, do you mean open multiple images into a new image as individual layers as Chuck answered, or do you mean import an image into an existing file as a new layer?  If the latter just create a new layer and do File > Place Embedded or File > Place Linked, depending on your needs.  Resize the image that gets pulled an and apply the transformation.  The image will now be on a new layer in the existing file.

    un_kn_ow_n1
    un_kn_ow_n1Author
    Participant
    August 26, 2015

    Finally thank you. 

    Why the hell would they use this kind of lingo?  Do they assume everyone who uses photoshop is a web developer?

      Chuck Uebele
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      Chuck UebeleCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 26, 2015

      Are you talking about loading files into Photoshop layers?

      un_kn_ow_n1
      un_kn_ow_n1Author
      Participant
      August 26, 2015

      This does seem to achieve what I want.  Not sure why they would have it set up like this.  I wish the people who made gimp would take over photoshop.  They design with common sense in mind. 

        DrStrik9
        DrStrik9
        Inspiring
        August 26, 2015

        Just opening an image in Photoshop CC puts the image on a layer. Or am I not understanding your question?

        un_kn_ow_n1
        un_kn_ow_n1Author
        Participant
        August 26, 2015

        Um no, it doesn't open it as a layer.

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