Copying Layers in Photoshop Elements to a New File

Photoshop Elements offers a variety of ways to copy layers from one image to another. This can be useful for creating new compositions, combining elements from different images, or simply organizing your work.

Method 1: Using the Move Tool

The Move Tool is a versatile tool that can be used to copy layers between images. To use the Move Tool to copy layers, follow these steps:

1. Open the source image and the destination image.
2. In the source image, select the layer or layers that you want to copy.
3. Select the Move Tool. You can find it in the Tools panel, or by pressing the V key.
4. Click and drag the selected layer(s) to the destination image.

Method 2: Using Duplicate Layer

The Duplicate Layer command is a quick and easy way to copy a layer to a new image. To use the Duplicate Layer command, follow these steps:

1. Open the source image.
2. In the Layers panel, select the layer that you want to copy.
3. Choose Layer > Duplicate Layer from the menu bar.
4. In the Duplicate Layer dialog box, choose the destination image for the copied layer.
5. Click OK.

Method 3: Using the Copy and Paste Commands

The Copy and Paste commands can also be used to copy layers between images. To use the Copy and Paste commands, follow these steps:

1. Open the source image.
2. In the Layers panel, select the layer that you want to copy.
3. Choose Edit > Copy from the menu bar.
4. Open the destination image.
5. Choose Edit > Paste from the menu bar.

Method 4: Dragging and Dropping Layers

You can also drag and drop layers between images. To drag and drop layers, follow these steps:

1. Open the source image and the destination image.
2. In the source image, hold down the Ctrl key (Command key on Mac) and click on the layer that you want to copy.
3. Drag the selected layer to the destination image.

The copied layer will be placed in the destination image's Layers panel. You can then arrange the copied layer and any other layers in the destination image as desired.