How to Make a Smart Object Editable

Follow these steps to edit the contents of a Smart Object: In your document, select the Smart Object layer in the Layers panel. Choose Layer→Smart Objects→Edit Contents. Click OK to close the dialog box. Edit your file ad nauseam. Choose File→Save to incorporate the edits. Close your source file.

Why is my smart object not directly editable in Photoshop?

Another reason for the “Could not complete your request because the smart object is not directly editable” error is that you are trying to use a grid-based tool on the shape layer. The solution is to rasterize the layer so that you can use raster-based tools. And this method can be applied to most situations.

How do you release a smart object in Photoshop?

To change that behavior so they get embedded as rasterized layers, head to Edit > Preferences General on a PC or Photoshop > Preferences > General. on a Mac. Uncheck “Always Create Smart Objects When Placing,” and click “OK.”Jan 3, 2021.