How Do You Update a Link in Photoshop?
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Note: Photoshop doesn’t automatically update the master document with the updated linked file as you may not want the updated version. To update the link, click the warning icon in the Properties panel and choose Update Modified Content. The Smart Object (in the master document) will be updated with the new artwork.

How do I edit a linked layer in Photoshop?

Select the layers or layer groups in the Layers panel. Click the Link Layers icon at the bottom of the Layers panel. A link icon appears to the right of the layer name in the Layers panel. To remove a link, click the Link Layers icon again.

Relinking to an Asset in Photoshop

After I navigate to the Desktop and find the file, I’ll double-click the file. After that, I’ll see the path to the file change in the Relink dialog box and a small check appear next to the Relink button. This means that everything is now cool.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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