How Do You Paste Into Multiple Layers in Photoshop?

To paste content into multiple layers in Photoshop, you essentially copy and paste while targeting those specific layers. Here's how:

Steps to Paste Into Multiple Layers:

1. Select the Layers: In the Layers panel, select the layers you want to paste into. You can select multiple layers by holding down the Cmd (macOS) or Ctrl (Windows) key while clicking on each layer.
2. Copy the Content: Copy the content you want to paste. This could be from another Photoshop document or from another application. Use Cmd/Ctrl + C to copy.
3. Paste in Place: Use the shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + V. This command pastes the copied content directly in place (i.e., in the same position it was copied from) onto the selected layers. If you just use Cmd/Ctrl + V, the pasted content may appear in the center of the canvas, potentially covering some or all of the layers it was pasted into.
4. Alternative Method: Paste Special -> Paste Into Another way is to select the layer you want to paste the new content into. Then, select the content you wish to copy, and choose Edit -> Paste Special -> Paste Into. The pasted content will appear within the bounds of the selected layer. To paste into multiple layers you will need to follow the steps above and target the desired layers prior to pasting.

Key Considerations:

• Layer Order: The order of the selected layers in the Layers panel matters. The pasted content will appear above the topmost selected layer.
• Content Size: If the copied content is larger than the canvas, it may extend beyond the canvas boundaries.
• Layer Masks: If your target layers have layer masks, the pasted content will be affected by those masks.
• Smart Objects: If you're working with Smart Objects, you'll need to open the Smart Object to paste content directly into its layers.
• Rasterize If Needed: Occasionally, layers may need to be rasterized if they have certain effects or are not in a format that easily allows pasting.