: How do I grab a jpeg from a layer and open it in it How do I grab a jpeg from a layer and open it in its own PSD document, so that I can crop and save how I want? In the attached

@Sent7350415

Method 1: Smart object


Right-click the layer and choose 'Convert to smart object'. Now double click the layer and it will open in a new doc. Any edits you make and save will be visible in your original doc.


Method 2: Duplicate


Right-click the layer and choose 'Duplicate...'. In the dialogue box that appears choose 'New document'. Voila.

PS: doing this from memory but I think it's right.

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@Nimeshi706

If you want to keep the layer linked to your current document:

Use Smart Objects. Right click your layer and click Convert to Smart Object. Double clicking the Smart Object layer will open the image in a new tab for you to edit and automatically update the layer in the original file.

If you actually want to save it to a new document separate from the original:

With your layer selected, right click the layer or click the dropdown of the layers panel and select Duplicate Layer...



In the Duplicate Layer dialog select New under 'Document':

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