Best Answer: How Do You Unlock Something in Photoshop?
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How do I unlock a locked Photoshop file?

When you run into a series of locked images on a Mac, unlock them before opening them in Photoshop by using the Get Info keyboard shortcut — Cmd+I. Remove the checkmark from in front of Locked on the screen that appears. You may need to enter your administrator password to make the change.

Why can I unlock an image in Photoshop?

When you open an image in Photoshop, the background layer is usually locked in the Layers palette. To unlock it, you must convert the background to either a new layer or a smart object. Alternatively, you can duplicate the background layer, make your edits in the new layer, and then merge them.

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