How to save a Photoshop file to PDF - Save all layers

If you use Photoshop a lot, but need to save your creations as PDF, you may have already figured out that not all layers are exported to the same document. In case this situation arises, it is important that you learn how to save all layers of a Photoshop file to PDF. We encourage you to continue reading this article. Get all your work into a PDF document in minutes.

How to save a Photoshop file to PDF - Save all layers

Export Photoshop files to PDF in just a few steps

If you have already saved all your Photoshop creations as a JPG image and you want convert it into a PDF document, you will need to do the following:




  1. Open your Photoshop program and add all the images, which you previously saved as a JPG image, into the same document. They must have applied the effects you deemed necessary.
  2. Click on «Open File». Select the "Automate" option and go to "PDF Presentation".
  3. A window will open in which you need to check the box «Open open files» and then click on the Save button.
  4. Choose the location where you want to save it.
  5. You will have the "Save Adobe PDF" window on your screen. Select the type of mode in which you want to save your work.
  6. Choose the degree of compatibility.
  7. Configure the rest of the elements.
  8. Click on " Save as PDF »
  9. Verify that the procedure was successful.

How to save a Photoshop file to PDF - Save all layers

Save all levels of a Photoshop file in PDF

In this section we will explain how to save or export all levels of a Photoshop file to so you can convert them to a PDF file. These are very simple steps, but you need to pay close attention so that you can accomplish them smoothly.




Let's say you have all your creations in Photoshop ready to save. At this point you will have applied all the necessary drawings, effects and corrections. Then you will need to apply the following:

  1. Follow the path: File> Export> Layers to file.
  2. Choose in "Destination" the place where each of the levels will be saved. Click on «Explore», select the folder you prefer.
  3. Click on the «Run» button. It will save all the Photoshop layers you created into a JPG file.

Your files already have the necessary JPG format for convert them into one PDF file (if you are looking for a program with which to convert a JPG image to PDF, the ideal option is PDFelement) Follow these steps:

In Photoshop, select the "File" option. In the list that opens, choose "Automate" and press "PDF Presentation".

  1. A window with two sections will open. The section located on the left side of the window is called "Source File". You have to click on «Explore».
  2. Select all the images previously converted to JPG and press the «Open» button. They will load all the images. This is the time to organize them into the final sequence you want them to have.
  3. The right section of the window is called "Output Options". Make sure the "Multi-page document" box is checked. Guard.
  4. Next you need to choose the quality of the PDF file.
  5. Finally, press the button “Salva PDF”.

If you are worried about losing your image quality in the process, you may be interested in learning how to create and save an image in Photoshop without losing image quality.




Verify that your file has been saved, so that you finally have your complete work in PDF. Dare to do it yourself. With these quick and easy methods, you can save as many Photoshop layers as you need in one PDF file.


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