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How Do I See Before and After in Photoshop?

Last updated on November 18, 2022 @ 4:03 pm

Before we get started, let’s talk about what exactly “before and after” means in Photoshop. In general, “before and after” refers to the process of making changes to an image, and then seeing how those changes compare to the original image. There are a few different ways to do this in Photoshop, but we’ll be focusing on two of the most popular methods: using the History panel and using Smart Objects.

The first method is to use the History panel. This panel keeps track of all of the changes you make to an image, and you can use it to go back and forth between different versions of your image.

To access the History panel, go to Window > History. You should see something like this:

As you can see, the History panel keeps track of everything you do to an image, from opening it to saving it. To go back to a previous version of your image, simply click on the desired history state.

You can also click on the “New snapshot” button at the bottom of the panel to create a new history state. This can be useful if you want to compare two different versions of your image side-by-side.

PRO TIP: Before and after in Photoshop can be a great way to see the progress of your work, but it can also be a great way to accidentally undo all your hard work. Be careful when using this feature, and make sure to save your work often.

The second method is to use Smart Objects. Smart Objects are basically layers that contain data from another file.

This data can be an image, a video, or even another Photoshop document. To create a Smart Object, go to File > Place > Smart Object. You’ll see a dialog box like this:

Click on the “Browse” button and select the file you want to use as your Smart Object. Once you’ve selected your file, click on the “Place” button and your Smart Object will be created.

Conclusion

So there you have it! Two methods for seeing before and after in Photoshop. Which one you use will depend on your own personal preferences, but both methods are equally effective.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.