How to create a new layer in Photoshop
One of the easiest ways to organize your Photoshop project is to keep changes made to an image on separate layers. This way, if you make a mistake, have to move objects or want to apply an effect to a specific part of your photo, you can do it without affecting everything.
When you create a new layer, that layer will automatically appear above any other layer you have created. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t click and drag to rearrange it once you’re there. You can also rename your layers and group them into folders, which can be very useful tools if you find yourself with too many layers to count.
Scroll down to learn more about the layers, including how to create them, how to reposition them, and what to do if you don’t see the option to add a new layer on the screen.
What you will need:
- Adobe Photoshop
- creative cloud subscription
Short version
- Abrir Photoshop
- Click the plus icon in the lower right corner
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1Abrir Photoshop
You can open any blank image or document. However, we recommend that you make sure the Levels tab is open on the right side.
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2Click the plus icon in the lower right corner
It will only work if you open the Levels tab. If not, you can create a new channel, route or something else. You can hover over the icon and check that it indicates that a new layer has been added if you are unsure.
If you can’t find the Layers tab, you can still create a new layer. Just click on Levels in the menu bar at the top of the screen, hover over New and click on Level.
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3Double-click the layer to rename it
This step is completely optional.
find errors and fix
If you don’t see the icon anymore (or you can see it and a new layer doesn’t open), you’ll need to make sure the Layers tab is open by clicking on the word Layers to the right.
If that doesn’t work, you can also create a new layer by clicking on Layers in the menu bar at the top of the screen, hovering over New and clicking on Layer.
To move a layer, simply click on the layer and drag the mouse up or down to reposition it above or below the other layers.
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