To merge multiple open images into one document in Photoshop, you'll essentially be combining them as layers within a single file, not merging the window views themselves. Here's how to do it:
Steps to combine images into one Photoshop document:
| Step | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tile the windows | Go to the Window menu, then select Arrange, and choose Tile. This will display all open images side-by-side. |
| 2 | Select the Move Tool | Click the Move Tool in the toolbar. |
| 3 | Drag the image | Click and drag an image from one document and drop it into another document. This action creates a new layer in the target document. |
| 4 | Center the image (Optional) | Hold down the Shift key while dragging to center the new image within the target document when releasing the mouse. |
| 5 | Repeat | Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any additional images you wish to combine. Each image will become a separate layer on top of each other in the target document. |
| 6 | Save the new document (Optional) | You can save the new document as a single Photoshop file. |
Explanation
The process described above allows you to have all the content from several open image files into a single Photoshop document with layers. This allows for flexible and powerful editing and compositing. It does not 'merge the windows' in the traditional sense but rather places the image content into one shared document.
- Each image you drag becomes a separate layer in the new document.
- You can rearrange and edit these layers individually within the same document.
- Remember to save your newly created document to preserve your merged layers.
