How do I import a layer into Adobe Animate from Photoshop?

You can import a layered Photoshop file into Adobe Animate using the "Import to Stage" option. Here's how:

Importing Photoshop Layers into Animate

To bring your Photoshop layers into Animate, follow these steps:

1. Prepare your Photoshop File: Ensure your Photoshop file is well-organized with layers correctly named. This will help you keep track of everything in Animate.

2. Select Import to Stage: In Adobe Animate, go to the File menu and choose Import then Import to Stage. This will open a file browser window.

   • According to the reference, you should "Select import, import to stage from the file menu."

3. Choose your Photoshop File: Navigate to the location of your Photoshop file (.psd) and select it. Click Open.

4. Layer Import Options: Animate will import the Photoshop layers. Make sure the import settings are configured so that layers will be imported as Animate layers.

   • The reference notes, "Make sure the layers will be imported as animate layers."

5. Check Timeline: Once imported, you will see all your Photoshop layers in the Animate timeline panel. The original names will be maintained from your Photoshop file.

   • The reference states, "Notice that all the names of the original Photoshop file maintain the same in the Animate timeline panel."

By following these steps, your layered Photoshop file will be transferred into Animate, allowing you to work with the imported assets.