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Save a file



You use the Save command to save changes to the current file or Save As to save a new version of the current file.

Save changes to the current file

 Choose File > Save.

Save a file with a different name, location, or format

  1. Choose File > Save As.
    Note: The Camera Raw plug‑in can save camera raw image files in a different file format, such as Digital Negative (DNG).
  2. Choose a format from the Format menu.
    Note: If you choose a format that does not support all the features of the document, a warning will appear at the bottom of the dialog box. If you see this warning, it’s best to save a copy of the file in Photoshop format or in another format that supports all of the image data.
  3. Specify a filename and location.
  4. In the Save As dialog box, select saving options.
  5. Click Save.

    A dialog box appears for choosing options when saving in some image formats.

    To copy an image without saving it to your hard disk, use the Duplicate command. To store a temporary version of the image in memory, use the History panel to create a snapshot.

File saving options

You can set a variety of file saving options in the Save As dialog box. The availability of options depends on the image you are saving and the selected file format. If you have Version Cue enabled, additional options are available, such as the ability to save an alternate file and enter version comments.

As A Copy
Saves a copy of the file while keeping the current file open on your desktop.

Alpha Channels
Saves alpha channel information with the image. Disabling this option removes the alpha channels from the saved image.

Layers
Preserves all layers in the image. If this option is disabled or unavailable, all visible layers are flattened or merged (depending on the selected format).

Notes
Saves notes with the image.

Spot Colors
Saves spot channel information with the image. Disabling this option removes spot colors from the saved image.

Use Proof Setup, ICC Profile (Windows), or Embed Color Profile (Mac OS)
Creates a color-managed document.
Note: The following image preview and file extension options are available only if Ask When Saving is selected for the Image Previews and Append File Extension (Mac OS) options in the File Handling Preferences dialog box.

Thumbnail (Windows)
Saves thumbnail data for the file.

Use Lower Case Extension (Windows)
Makes the file extension lowercase.

Image Previews options (Mac OS)
Saves thumbnail data for the file. Thumbnails appear in the Open dialog box.

File Extension options (Mac OS)
Specifies the format for file extensions. Select Append to add the format’s extension to a filename and Use Lower Case to make the extension lowercase.