Graphics Programs Reference
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Lesson 12: Using Smart
Objects in Photoshop
Using Smart Objects adds more capabilities to Photoshop's non-de-
structive workflow. In the simplest form, you can use them to retain
an image's original information, even after a filter has been applied.
You can also place graphics as Smart Objects, convert them to Smart
Objects right in Photoshop, and even combine Smart Objects for
greater flexibility and creativity.
What you'll learn in this lesson:
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Opening an image as a Smart Object
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Converting a layer to a Smart Object
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Placing and editing a Smart Object
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Replacing the contents of a Smart Object layer
Starting up
Before starting, make sure that your tools and panels are consistent by resetting your preferences. See “Re-
setting Adobe Photoshop CC preferences” in the Starting up section of this topic.
You will work with several files from the ps12lessons folder in this lesson. Make sure that you have loaded
the pslessons folder onto your hard drive from
www.digitalclassroombooks.com/epub/photoshopcc
. See
“Loading lesson files” in the Starting up section of this topic.
Smart Objects allow you to transform pixel-based layers in new ways: you can scale, transform, and warp
images without permanently destroying the original image data. In addition, Smart Objects create a link to
