To export presets from Photoshop, you primarily use the built-in Export/Import Presets tool, accessed directly from the application's main menu.
As outlined in documentation, the process begins by opening Photoshop and choosing Edit > Presets > Export/Import Presets.
Step-by-Step: Exporting Photoshop Presets
Exporting your custom Photoshop presets, such as brushes, styles, swatches, shapes, and more, is a straightforward process designed for easy backup and sharing. Here are the steps based on the standard method:
- Open Adobe Photoshop on your computer.
- Navigate to the main application menu bar at the top.
- Click on the Edit menu.
- From the dropdown menu, hover over Presets.
- Select Export/Import Presets... from the submenu.
This action, as specified in the reference "Open Photoshop. Choose Edit Presets Export/Import Presets.", launches the dedicated tool within Photoshop designed for managing your preset collections.
Understanding the Export/Import Presets Tool
The Export/Import Presets dialog box provides a centralized location to manage different types of presets saved within your Photoshop installation.
- Exporting: Within this tool, you can select specific categories of presets (like brushes, tool settings, styles, etc.) that you wish to save. You then choose a destination folder, and Photoshop compiles the selected presets into a file (often with a
.zipextension or similar packaging) that you can save, back up, or transfer to another computer. - Importing: The same tool is used to load preset files that you have previously exported or obtained from other sources.
Using this tool ensures that your personalized Photoshop environment, including custom settings and creative assets saved as presets, can be easily migrated or shared.
