Photoshop merge all layers into new layer shortcut

Merging down layers in Photoshop combines selected layers into one, reducing the number of layers in your document. Here's how you can do it:

Methods to Merge Down Layers

Photoshop offers several methods to merge layers, each serving a slightly different purpose.

Here are the most common techniques:

1. Merging a Single Layer with the Layer Below

This is the most basic type of layer merging.

• Select the Layer: In the Layers panel, click on the layer you want to merge down.
• Merge Down:
  • Go to Layer in the top menu, then select Merge Down.
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    Alternatively, press Ctrl+E (Windows) or Command+E (Mac).

  • The selected layer will merge with the layer immediately below it.
  • The combined layer will take on the name of the layer that was below it.

2.

Merging Multiple Adjacent Layers

You can merge several adjacent layers simultaneously.

1. Select Layers: Click on the top layer you want to merge. Hold down Shift and click on the bottom layer.

   This selects all layers in between.

2. Merge Layers: Go to Layer > Merge Layers or press Ctrl+E (Windows) or Command+E (Mac)
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