How to open photoshop file with layers in the After Effects

 


If you have a PSD image with multiple layers and you want to import it into Adobe After Effects as a composition with separate layers, follow these steps:



1- Open After Effects: Launch Adobe After Effects.


2- Create a New Composition: Go to Composition -> New Composition to create a new composition. Set the desired settings for the composition, such as frame rate, resolution, and duration.


3- Import PSD File: Go to File -> Import -> File and select your PSD file. Make sure to choose the option Composition - Retain Layer Sizes from the Import As dropdown.


4- Composition Settings: In the Import Composition dialog, choose Composition\ from the Import Kind dropdown. Ensure the Layer Options are set to Editable Layer Styles.


5- Open the Composition: After importing, double-click on the composition in the Project panel to open it, you will see all the layers.






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