Duplicating layers

You can duplicate a layer within an image. You can use the duplicated layer as a starting point for a new layer, or you can try out edits and effects on the duplicated layer while keeping the original layer intact. You can also copy a layer to another image.

To duplicate a layer within an image

Edit workspace

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Select the layer you want to duplicate, and choose Layers

Duplicate.

The duplicated layer is added just above the selected layer.

You can also right-click the layer name and choose Duplicate.

You can also choose Edit

Copy to copy the layer and then choose Edit

Paste As New Layer.

To copy a layer to another image

Edit workspace

On the Layers palette, select the layer you want to copy.

Choose Edit

Copy.

Open the image in which you want to paste the layer.

If the image has layers, click a layer. When the copied layer is pasted, it will appear above the selected layer.

Choose Edit

Paste As New Layer.

The layer is pasted on the center of the canvas.

You can also drag the layer from the Layers palette onto an open image.