Saving as psd

[msbrad]

New question...
I completed a project last evening and the file was HUGE when I saved it as a psd with all the layers still open. My question is... if I merge all visiable layers and still save as a psd, can I un-merge them when re-opening to make a change to part of the project. If it is possible, can someone please explain how.

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[ChristineV]

m ... Good Question! I would like to know this answer too! I think I will go try it.

[ChristineV]

well, I just tried it and I wasn't able to with my limited knowledge so maybe someone with more knowledge knows for sure ;)

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Afraid not :(

Once you merge layers and close the file then the layers are gone forever ...

To make your file smaller try discarding any unwanted layers :)

Wendy

[msbrad]

Wendy,
I was afraid you might say that. Oh well, back to the drawing board.
Thanks
m

[ATR]

msbrad,

I have Photoshop Elements 3.0, and my responses are based on that experience.

If I flatten all layers or merge certain layers, I can always use Undo before I Save and Close. But, after you Save and Close, I cannot Undo the flatten.

There is a interesting procedure that you might like. It leaves the existing layers intact and creates a layer with the composite of all the layers (a flattened version).

This is how you do that in 3.0. Create a new layer as the top layer. Then hold down Control, Shift, Alt keys and press e. I think that, if you are doing this in the 4.0 version, you do not have to create a new layer first. Just highlight the top layer and hold down Control, Shift, Alt keys and press e.

Hope that helps.

ATR

[ATR]

I really need to do something about my typing speed.

When I starting typing my last post, there were NO responses to Thread. Usually I am one behind. This time, WOW.

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