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Linked versus embedded Smart Object

Linked versus embedded Smart Object - Photoshop Tutorial

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Linked versus embedded Smart Object

- [Instructor] Photoshop has the ability to place a linked or an embedded smart object. So an embedded smart object has no connection with the original source image once it's placed into Photoshop. On the other hand, when you add a linked smart object to a Photoshop document, that linked layer is still connected to the original document. Let's take a look. I'm going to create a new document. 3,000 pixels by 1,500, 300 pixels per inch, RGB, and 8-Bit. Then I'll start by placing an embedded document, choosing file, and then place embedded. I'll select the Match.psd file, and using the move tool, just move it over on the left-hand side. If I edit the contents of the smart object by double-clicking on the thumbnail in the layers panel, in this case, I will toggle off the rectangle, as well as the orange flame, and then choose file, save, and then close this. We can see that it has been updated in this parent document. Let's…

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