Converting Separate Layers to .gifs

[David Dodds]

Is there any way I can save each individual layer as a .gif using batch process or otherwise? For example, I am trying to create a series of buttons based on the same background. I have a layer for the background and individual layers for all of the different labels ie text layers. It is very time consuming to export by showing one layer, exporting and repeating the process.

[Josh Conley]

it wouldnt be a batch command because it is only working with one image. The problem you run into is that all the layers have different labels, so I don't believe that you can make an action to speed up things at all. sorry.

[David Dodds]

I had my doubts myself. Thanks anyway, Josh.

I wonder if it would be possible to write some VB to do it? Or is there a way of working round in version 7.0?

[YrbkMgr]

David,

Is there any way I can save each individual layer as a .gif using batch
process or otherwise?




Yes, you can. Here's the action to do it:

Adobe Evangelists: Saving out Layers <http://www.adobeevangelists.com/photoshop/actions/Zip/SavingOutLayers.zip>

Peace,
Tony

[David Dodds]

Tony,

This is pretty useful in its own right, but not quite what I was after. Thanks!

However, if I want to have different text on the same background I would want to save two layers as .gif. I can use your action for this by duplicating layers and merging down, but that way I lose my editable text.

David

[David Dodds]

I've had a go at recording an action for myself. I've come up with a workable solution.

Thanks for your input, guys.

[YrbkMgr]

I can use your action for this by duplicating layers and merging down,




Well, just so you know, it's not my action. I just happen to see it and bookmarked it. It's found at:

<http://www.adobeevangelists.com>

I was hoping that it would at least lead you in the direction you were headed, and it appears that it may have done so.

I've come up with a workable solution.




Oh pretty please, share your method. I would be very interested.

Peace,
Tony