When you first started using Photoshop, one of the most confusing things was how to add an image to a layer. It seemed like there were so many steps and it all looked very complicated.
But once you have the know-how, adding an image is actually quite easy. This blog post will teach you how to add an image to a layer in Photoshop CC.
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How To Add An Image To A Layer In Photoshop Cc
In this method, you can easily add an image as a layer in photoshop cc.
Following Procedure:
Method 1: Add Image Using Drag And Drop
Step 1: First, open photoshop cc and add a new image. If you don’t know how to add an image see this. Click “File > Open” option to add an image at photoshop cc.
You can also do this using shortcut keys “Ctrl+O” then selecting your desired image.
Step 2: Then the layers option you need to add “Create a New Layer” and Next add layer option.
See the new layers in the section.
Step 3: Again open another image from the file manager.
Step 4: In this windows see the two images.
Step 5: Select “layer 1” and select the move tool ( used for moving the image layer to another layer).
Step 6: Then move the “layer 1” image to the “background” layer.
Methods 2: Using Place Embedded
Step 1: Open any image (ctrl+O).
Step 2: Then go to the top in the windows and click the “File> Place embedded” option.
Step 3: Select the photo and click the “Place” button.
Step 4: See the 2 images in the same layer, you can also resize the image position.
Conclusion
We hope that after reading this article, you feel confident enough with your knowledge of Add an Image to a Layer in Photoshop Cc.
That you can go out into the world and create some awesome projects with images to a layer in photoshop cc.
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Jon M. Bayless is a graphic designer who loves to share his photoshop tricks on the website he created, called Trick Gate. He has been in the industry for over 20 years and has mastered many of Photoshop’s features. His favorite thing about what he does is meeting new people every day – there are so many different personalities in this world, all with their own unique strengths!