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Work with external editors
Last updated 11/30/2015
Note: When saving from Photoshop, be sure to turn on the Maximize Compatibility option so that Lightroom can read
the images. Photoshop CS3 and later automatically save PSD files from Lightroom with maximum compatibility.
Additional information
The primary external editor feature of Lightroom has functions designed to work specifically with Photoshop. While
Photoshop Elements has limited support for some of these functions, it does not meet the requirements for the
intended use.
• Open as Smart Object - Photoshop Elements does not allow for the creation of Smart Objects.
• Merge to Panorama - Make sure that you're in the Expert edit mode in Photoshop Elements to create Panoramas.
• Merge to HDR - Photoshop Elements does not support 32-bit images or have a Merge to HDR function.
• Open as Layers - Make sure that you're in the Expert edit mode in Photoshop Elements to work with layers.
Open photos as Smart Objects in Photoshop
Note: You must have Photoshop CS3 10.0.1 or later installed on your computer for this feature to be available. Instructions
are for Photoshop CS5.
1 In the Library or Develop module, select the photo you want to edit.
2 Choose Photo > Edit In > Open As Smart Object In Photoshop.
3 Edit the photo in Photoshop and then choose File > Save.
The newly saved photo is automatically added into the Lightroom catalog as a TIFF file.
Open photos as layers in Photoshop
Note: You must have Photoshop CS3 10.0.1 or later installed on your computer for this feature to be available. Instructions
are for Photoshop CS5.
1 In the Library or Develop module, select two or more photos to edit.
2 Choose Photo > Edit In > Open As Layers In Photoshop.
Photoshop opens the photos as one layered file.
3 Edit the image in Photoshop and then choose File > Save.
The newly saved photo is automatically added to the Lightroom catalog as a TIFF file.
Merge photos as panoramas in Photoshop
Note: You must have Photoshop CS3 10.0.1 or later installed on your computer for this feature to be available. Instructions
are for Photoshop CS5.
1 In the Library or Develop module, select two or more photos to merge to a panoramic image.
2 Choose Photo > Edit In > Merge To Panorama In Photoshop.
3 In the Photomerge dialog box, check your source photos and specify other options, and then click OK.
Photoshop merges the photos into a multi-layer image, adding layer masks to create optimal blending where the
photos overlap.
4 Edit the panorama as desired in Photoshop and then choose File > Save.
The saved panorama is automatically added to the Lightroom catalog as a TIFF file.