affinity photo 2 importing/exporting editable text and smart object psd files

[KAN2000]

I'm having issues exporting psd files that maintain their ability to have their text editable. Also when I've been given a psd from photoshop, the vector smart object comes through flat. How can this all be resolved?

[NathanC]

Hi @KAN2000 welcome to the forums,

Currently, it's not possible to export to the .PSD format and maintain text edibility, text layers will always be rasterised upon export, this is only possible upon importing .PSD files which contain text so long as 'Import PSD text as text rather than bitmap' is enabled under Preferences > General.

To prevent the flattening/rasterization of smart objects layers upon import into Affinity go to Preferences > General and enable 'Import PSD smart objects where possible' and then try importing your file again.

[KAN2000]

Hi NathanC. Thanks for the feedback.

With regards to the flattening/rasterization of smart objects layers upon import and export, I did follow the instructions "Preferences > General and enable 'Import PSD smart objects where possible'", but it still opens flattened on my end. See the attached. I did restart the program after making the selection in the preferences panel but as I've opened any PSD file, it's still doing the same thing and making the smart object layers flat and un editable.

 

[walt.farrell]

15 minutes ago, KAN2000 said:

I did follow the instructions "Preferences > General and enable 'Import PSD smart objects where possible'", but it still opens flattened on my end.

Given how that Preference is worded, possibly you have one of the cases where it's "not possible".

[KAN2000]

Understood. That being said, what are those cases to watch out for? Are there specific ways in which to save the photoshop psd files that would help retain the integrity of the smart objects so that it's not a case of russian roulette as to when it would and would not work?

[walt.farrell]

Excellent question. Sorry, no idea.

[NathanC]

11 hours ago, KAN2000 said:

Understood. That being said, what are those cases to watch out for? Are there specific ways in which to save the photoshop psd files that would help retain the integrity of the smart objects so that it's not a case of russian roulette as to when it would and would not work?

If you could possibly provide us with your .PSD file (or part of it) where you're encountering this upon import into Affinity we can take a look further. I can provide a private upload link if needed 🙂