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sina_t97
Joined: 13 May 2008
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 Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject: Layers as images |
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Hello everyone,
I have a psd file with lots and lots of separate layers. I want to export only some of these layers as individual image files. I am aware of the Export Layers to Files option under the Files>Scripts menu. However there are some issues I have had with this. One, this exports every single layer in addition to some random white backgrounds. Two, when it exports a layer to an image, the image is not the exact size of the layer, rather the size of the whole psd canvas. Third, there is no option to save as a .png file. Finally, sometimes it has trouble with a layer name and just cannot save it at all.
So basically, I am looking for a way to save individual layers in a single .psd file as images, with the image sizes being the same size as actual layers. And preferably to be able to save them as .png files.
I know this is a lot to ask for but if anyone knows anything please post!
Thanks - Sina |
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sina_t97
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| Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Oh and by the way I am using Adobe Photoshop CS (version 8.0) |
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doubrovski
Joined: 29 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Sina,
Record to action the following sequence:
- Load current layer opacity to selection (ctrl-click its thumbnail)
- Copy selected area (Edit > Copy)
- Create new transparent document
- Paste the copied pixels (Edit > Paste)
- Save it as PNG (File > Save As)
After assigning to the action a keyboard shortcut you can export layers with a single click.
There may be file naming issues. So, enable in the action interaction for the "Save" command (click "dialog" cell).
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sina_t97
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| Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Andrei thank you so much. I'm not quite sure what you meant by the last two lines you wrote there, but besides that this works like a charm. Thanks again. |
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sina_t97
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| Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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Actually now that I try this method, there is one thing wrong. When I press paste, it doesn't paste the layer, but it just pastes a white layer. I fixed that by just dragging the layer, so its not really much of a problem. |
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doubrovski
Joined: 29 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 9:21 am Post subject: |
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| sina_t97 wrote: | | I'm not quite sure what you meant by the last two lines you wrote there |
Sina,
- Select your action in the Actions palette
- From the palette menu, open "Action Options"
- Assign a keyboard shortcut
- Now you can play the action with a single click without even opening Actions palette
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sina_t97
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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Aha I see now. Thanks again. |
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