{"id":250618,"date":"2021-05-15T17:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-15T14:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-copy-layers-from-one-photoshop-document-to-another\/"},"modified":"2021-05-15T17:24:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T14:24:00","slug":"how-to-copy-layers-from-one-photoshop-document-to-another","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-layers-from-one-photoshop-document-to-another\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Copy Layers from One Photoshop Document to Another"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27b3d7453be\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27b3d7453be\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-layers-from-one-photoshop-document-to-another\/#How_to_Copy_Layers_by_Drag-and-Drop\" >How to Copy Layers by Drag-and-Drop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-copy-layers-from-one-photoshop-document-to-another\/#How_to_Copy_Layers_via_the_%E2%80%9CDuplicate_Layer%E2%80%9D_Option\" >How to Copy Layers via the \u201cDuplicate Layer\u201d Option<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Copy Layers from One Photoshop Document to Another&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-724243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/adobe_photoshop_hero_2.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Adobe Photoshop Logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Adobe Photoshop on Mac and Windows offers several different ways to copy image layers between documents so you don\u2019t need to recreate your hard work from scratch. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Copy_Layers_by_Drag-and-Drop\"><\/span>How to Copy Layers by Drag-and-Drop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to copy a layer from one Photoshop document to another is to drag and drop it between documents. Start by launching both your documents in Photoshop. Notice that each document has its own tab in the Photoshop interface.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/photoshop-document-tabs.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Multiple document tabs in the Photoshop interface.\" width=\"650\" height=\"326\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the menu at the top of the screen or window, click Window &gt; Arrange &gt; 2-up Vertical. This way, both of your documents will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear side by side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-724768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/side-by-side-photoshop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click 2-up Vertical option on the Photoshop window\" width=\"650\" height=\"260\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select the tab for the photo that you want to copy a layer from. In the \u201cLayers\u201d panel on the right sidebar of the Photoshop window, drag the layer that you want to copy and drop it onto the second photo on your screen.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t see the Layers panel, click the Window &gt; Layers option in the menu bar to enable it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/drag-photoshop-layer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drag a layer from the &quot;Layers&quot; panel in the Photoshop window\" width=\"650\" height=\"326\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you click your second photo\u2019s tab, you\u2019ll notice that the layer you copied is now available in it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/dragged-photoshop-layer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A layer has been copied to secondary document in the Photoshop window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"361\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pretty easy! Drag and drop layers as much as you want between images.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Copy_Layers_via_the_%E2%80%9CDuplicate_Layer%E2%80%9D_Option\"><\/span>How to Copy Layers via the \u201cDuplicate Layer\u201d Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another way to copy a layer from one Photoshop document to another is to use the \u201cDuplicate Layer\u201d option. To do so, first, open both of your documents in Photoshop.<\/p>\n<p>Select the document that you want to copy a layer from by clicking its tab near the top of the Photoshop window. In the \u201cLayers\u201d panel on the right sidebar, right-click the layer that you want to copy and select \u201cDuplicate Layer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/duplicate-photoshop-layer.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Duplicate Layer.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"383\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Duplicate Layer window, click the drop-down menu next to \u201cDocument.\u201d Select the name of the destination Photoshop document and click \u201cOK\u201d on the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-destination-document.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a destination document in the &quot;Duplicate Layer&quot; window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"316\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your duplicated layer is now available in the other Photoshop document.<\/p>\n<p>There are many more tricks like this out there if you take the time to learn more about Photoshop. Even if you don\u2019t use Photoshop for a living, it\u2019s almost always worth the time you put into it. Have fun!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Learn Photoshop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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