In Photoshop, flattening typically refers to merging all visible layers into a single layer, and it's not
directly related to saving as a PDF. However, if you want to save your Photoshop file as a PDF
with flattened layers, you can follow these steps:
Step-by-step guide
- If your Photoshop file has multiple layers and you want to flatten them before saving as a PDF,
you can do so by going to the "Layer" menu and selecting "Flatten Image." - After flattening or if you don't need to flatten, go to the "File" menu and select "Save As" or
"Save a Copy." - In the Save As dialog, choose "Photoshop PDF" from the Format dropdown menu.
- A PDF Options dialog will appear. Here, you can configure settings for the PDF file. Make sure
to choose options that suit your needs. You might want to select a preset like "High Quality Print"
or customize settings based on your requirements. - In the PDF Options dialog, you can also configure compression settings for images. Choose
settings that balance file size and image quality. - After configuring the PDF settings, click the "Save" button
Remember that saving as a PDF in Photoshop retains layers by default, even if you've flattened
the image before saving. If you want to make sure the PDF is flattened, ensure that you've
flattened the image before saving, and you can confirm this by checking the Layers panel to
see if there is only one background layer.
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Remember that saving as a PDF in Photoshop retains layers by default, even if you've flattened Always keep a backup of your original Photoshop file before making significant changes or |
