How to Jump a Text From Photoshop to After Effect

Jump text from one Adobe program to another.

Creating text in Photoshop is desirable because of its extensive editing capabilities. Fortunately, Adobe makes it possible to move files between its suite of programs, including Photoshop and After Effects. You can import your Photoshop file containing text, and make it editable in After Effects. After Effects will retain the layer styles you applied to your text in Photoshop. Therefore, effects such as a “Drop Shadow” or “Bevel and Emboss” will not be lost in the transition.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Complete editing your text in Photoshop and save the file. Make a note of the file’s location so you can find it easily.
   • 2
     Launch Adobe After Effects and open your project file by choosing “File,” “Open,” selecting the file and clicking “Open.”
   • 3
     Double-click in the Project panel to open the “Import File” dialog box.
   • 4
     Locate the “PSD” file containing the text and click on it.
   • 5
     Click the drop-down menu next to “Import As” and choose “Composition – Retain Layer Sizes.”
   • 6
     Deselect “Photoshop Sequence,” and then click “Open.”
   • 7
     Select “Editable Layer Styles” for the “Layer Options,” and then click “OK.”
   • 8
     Select the text layer in your composition and then choose “Layer,” “Convert to Editable Text.”