Merging layers is also called flattening an image. You can merge selected layers, or all of the layers in an image. Merging layers decreases the memory requirements for the image. Paint Shop Pro merges layers based on the blend modes, converts vector data and vector text to raster data, and replaces transparent areas of the background layer with white.
Always make a backup copy of the original .PspImage image before you merge layers. Once you merge layers, you cannot edit the layers separately. Unless you are certain you have finished editing the image, it’s best not to merge layers.
To merge two layers together:
Make sure one layer is located directly above the other on the Layers palette.
Click the name of the layer above the one you want to merge it with.
Choose Layers > Merge > Merge Down to merge the two layers. The following table describes how layer types are merged:
|
Top Layer |
Any layer |
Vector |
Art |
Mask |
Any Layer |
Any Layer |
|
Merged with |
Raster |
Vector |
Background |
Mask |
Background |
Mask / Adjustment |
|
Creates |
Raster |
Vector |
Background |
Mask |
Background |
Not Permitted |
To merge all layers:
Choose Layers > Merge > Merge All (Flatten) to merge the layers into one background layer.
To merge all visible layers:
On the Layers palette, click the Visibility toggle for each layer that you do not want to merge.
Choose Layers > Merge > Merge Visible to merge all visible layers in a layer group into a raster layer named Merged. Invisible layers are not affected. The new raster layer, which maintains the transparency information of the original layers, is placed at the position of the active layer.
Note: If the selected layer is in a group, only the visible layers in that group will be merged. If the layer group is marked invisible (making all layers within the group invisible), then none of the layers within the group will be merged.
To merge all layers in a group:
On the Layers palette, click the layer group, or a layer within the group, that you want to merge.
Choose Layers > Merge > Merge Group to merge all layers in the group into one raster layer.
Arranging the Stacking Order of Layers
Moving Layers within the Image Canvas
Cleaning up the Edges of Layers Created from Selections
Deleting Layers or their Contents