How to open multiple images as layers in photoshop

How to use Place Embedded to import a single image as a layer.

We'll also look at a few options in Photoshop's Preferences that can help you import images even faster.

And as a bonus, I'll finish off the tutorial by blending my images into a simple double exposure effect.

Which Photoshop version do I need?

I'm using Photoshop 2024 but any recent version will work.

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How to open multiple images as layers in Photoshop

Here's how to import multiple images as layers into a Photoshop document using the Load Files into Stack command, which not only loads your images but even creates the Photoshop document for you.

Step 1: Open the Load Files into Stack command

In Photoshop, go up to the File menu, choose Scripts and then Load Files into Stack.

Going to File > Scripts > Load Files into Stack.

Step 2: Select your images

In the Load Layers dialog box, set Use to either Files or Folder.

• Files lets you select individual images within a
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