: How to duplicate adjustment layers from one file to another for batch processing? I've run into a problem with batch processing. I have a file with only a folder full of adjustment layers in

@Moriarity648

I know this is an old ask, but here is how I did it



Start with the desired Adjustment layer already open (and only that document open).

Record your action (let's call it Add Adjustments).


"Open" a document (any will work at this point). Use the Ctl-Tab (Command-Tab) on Mac.
Use "Select -> All Layers", Duplicate Layer -> New. Call the document "AdjustmentsDuplicate".
Ctl-Tab again (and again until it lands on the document you are trying to work on).
Select the layer (assuming Background here, but if your document to be adjusted have multiple layers you would first need to flatten the image.) Again do "Duplicate Layer" but this time target the "AdjustmentsDuplicate" document.
You can now click on the AdjustmentsDuplicate document (or use the Ctl-Tab). It should already have your copied layer selected, so use Layer -> Arrange -> Move to Bottom.
Save the results.


At this point you have three documents: The AdjustmentLayers document, the Duplicate with the new document at the bottom (which you just saved), and the original item to be adjusted.


Close (without save)
Close (without save)
End recording.


To perform this action on a folder full of files, use File -> Automate Batch, select Folder, overide "Open". Select a destination folder and override "Save". Be sure to create a unique name for the saved files. (There is a way to preserve the original name, but it requires an additional script.)

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