: Save and reuse a design in a different PSD file Say I create an arrow with drop shadow and I want to save it and re-use it in another PSD file. Is there a way to save the arrow in

@Pierce403

Keep it as a PSD file.

If you have CC/CS6, just drag your element into the file - it will come in as a smart object you can double-click to access the layers.

Otherwise, you can easily include it in other PSD files by right clicking the layer(s) or your element (arrow) in the layers palette and selecting Duplicate Layer. Choose the intended PSD file you want it pasted in.

If you want to build a library of assets, you could keep them in layers/groups in a library.psd file. You can then duplicate your elements across to your working files as you go.

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@Kevin459

If it is a shape you are talking about, you may "Define Custom Shape" for the shape itself and save the custom style as well.

An easy option is to save this, say, arrow with the shadow in a .PSB file and import it every time you wanna use it.

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