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How Do I Copy a Selection Into a New Layer in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 4:13 pm

In Photoshop, you can copy a selection into a new layer in several ways. One way is to use the Layer via Copy command. This command can be found in the Layer menu or by right-clicking on the layer you want to copy in the Layers panel.

Another way to copy a selection into a new layer is to use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+J (Windows) / Command+J (macOS). You can also drag and drop the selection from one layer to another in the Layers panel. Finally, you can use the duplicate layer function.

To copy a selection into a new layer using the Layer via Copy command, first make a selection on the layer you want to copy. Then, go to the Layer menu and select Layer via Copy. A new layer will be created with only the selected area copied onto it.

To copy a selection into a new layer using the keyboard shortcut, first make a selection on the layer you want to copy. Then, press and hold down the Ctrl (Windows) / Command (macOS) key and press the J key.

To copy a selection into a new layer by dragging and dropping, first make sure that both layers are visible in the Layers panel. Then, click on the name of the top layer and drag it down onto the name of the bottom layer.

The easiest way to copy a selection into a new layer is to use one of Photoshop’s many commands or keyboard shortcuts. With just a few clicks or keystrokes, you can create an exact replica of your original image on a brand newlayer!

PRO TIP: This process is destructive and cannot be undone. Use with caution.
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