: Is it possible to move a Path and a Layer at the same time in Photoshop? As if they are grouped or linked Coworker is asking to see if it is possible. He wants to move the image, but

@Cugini998

One solution I can think of is this:


make the path
transform the path as a selection
use the selection as a layer mask (can be invisible if layer mask is
disabled)


... at this point we have the layer with the path as a layer mask. They can move together and that's what you ask for. Then in order to get the same path at the new location, you do this:


Ctrl + click on the layer mask (this loads the mask as a selection) or right click on the mask and choose Add mask to selection
Go to Paths tab and make a path from the selecion


... at this point you get the same path at it's new location. This process allows you to move your path with the layer but in the form of a mask. It's not an issue because you can always convert masks to selections, selections to paths and paths to selections etc.

Hope that helps! :)

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@Nickens508

The only way I know is to make that "path" a "shape layer" under the properties tab. Then to drag all the layers (including the newly created shape layer) to the new document. You will then have to click on that "shape layer" and convert it back to a path, then delete the shape layer. Hope this helps.

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