How do I Rename a project in Photoshop?

To rename a "project" in Adobe Photoshop, which typically refers to your main working file (like a .psd file), you need to do it from within your operating system's file management system, such as Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder, not from within Photoshop itself.

Think of your Photoshop project as the actual file saved on your computer. Renaming the project means renaming this specific file.

Why Can't I Rename My Photoshop Project Within the App?

Unlike some other Adobe applications (like Premiere Pro, which was mentioned in your reference), Photoshop doesn't manage projects as bundled packages with a dedicated "Project tab" for renaming. You work directly with individual files. When you want to rename a file that's currently open in Photoshop, the application is actively using that file. Renaming it while it's open can cause errors or data loss.

The Correct Method: Renaming the File Externally

Based on the principle mentioned in the reference – that you rename the project file from within Windows or Mac OS – the process for Photoshop involves closing the file (and ideally Photoshop) and then renaming the file using your operating system.

The reference correctly states you need to do it from within Windows or Mac OS. While the specific method mentioned (right-click in 'Project tab' and 'reveal project in Explorer') applies to Premiere Pro (referred to as 'PP' in the reference), the core concept of renaming the file externally after closing the application holds true for Photoshop files as well.

Here are the steps:

1. Save your work: In Photoshop, go to File > Save to ensure your latest changes are saved to the file.
2. Close the file: Close the specific .psd file you want to rename by going to File > Close or File > Close All.
3. Quit Photoshop: It's best practice to completely close Photoshop to avoid any potential conflicts with the file system. Go to File > Exit (Windows) or Photoshop > Quit Photoshop (macOS).
4. Locate the file: Open Windows File Explorer (on Windows) or Finder (on macOS) and navigate to the folder where you saved your Photoshop file (.psd).
5. Rename the file:
   • On Windows: Click on the file name once to select it, then click again (or press F2) to enter renaming mode. Type the new name and press Enter.
   • On macOS: Click on the file name once to select it, then press Return (or click firmly on the name). Type the new name and press Return.
6. Verify: The file should now appear with its new name in the folder.

You can now reopen Photoshop and then open the file with its new name.

Step-by-Step Summary

• In Photoshop: Save and close the file. Quit Photoshop.
• In File Explorer/Finder: Locate the file. Right-click (or use context menu options) and select 'Rename'. Type the new name and confirm.

This process ensures that Photoshop is not using the file while you are changing its name at the operating system level, preventing errors and ensuring the file is correctly referenced with its new name.