Photoshop Link for Blender

Seamlessly Bridge Blender & Photoshop with One Click!

Transform your creative workflow with Photoshop Link, the ultimate tool for artists who work across Blender and Photoshop. This add-on lets you instantly send Blender renders to Photoshop for editing and import them back—no manual file handling required!

Key Features

🔗 Bidirectional Integration

• Send to Photoshop: Export Blender’s Render Result or any selected image directly to Photoshop.
• Import from Photoshop: Pull edited images back into Blender with automatic version control (override or create new versions).

🎨 Flexible Workflow

• Choose whether to send the Render Result or a specific image from Blender’s Image Editor.
• Auto-detects active Photoshop installations (supports versions 24–26 on Windows and macOS).

🖥️ Intuitive Interface

• Dedicated Photoshop panel in Blender’s 3D View sidebar for quick access.
• Toggle settings like "Override Existing Images" and "Allow Selected Image" for personalized control.

⏱️ Time-Saving Automation

• No more manual saving, exporting, or navigating folders—images transfer instantly.
• Temporary files are auto-cleaned after use.

How It Works

1. Install the Photoshop Companion Plugin

To enable seamless integration between Blender and Photoshop, install the Photoshop to Blender Companion Plugin:

Automatic Installation (Recommended)

1. Locate the file Photoshop to Blender.cxx in the installation folder.
2. Double-click to launch—this will open Adobe Creative Cloud, which will guide you through the plugin installation process.
3. Once installed, restart Photoshop to activate the plugin.

Manual Installation (Alternative Method)

1. Open Photoshop.
2. Navigate to Edit > Preferences > Plugins, and ensure "Allow Extensions to Connect to the Internet" is enabled.
3. Copy the plugin folder to the Photoshop Plugins directory (typically found under C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop\Plug-ins\ on Windows or /Applications/Adobe Photoshop/Plug-ins/ on macOS).
4. Restart Photoshop.

2. Set Up the Connection in Blender

1. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
2. Find Photoshop Link and enable it.
3. If Photoshop is not auto-detected, manually set the Photoshop installation path in the add-on settings.

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Using Photoshop  Link

1. Send to Photoshop

• Option 1: Render your scene in Blender and select the Render Result.
• Option 2: Open the Image Editor in Blender and choose a specific texture or image.
• Click "Send to Photoshop" in the Photoshop Link Panel (found in the 3D View Sidebar).
• The image will automatically open in Photoshop.

2. Edit and Save in Photoshop

• Modify the image as needed in Photoshop.
• Click "Save and Send to Blender" in the Photoshop Companion Plugin Panel inside Photoshop.
• This saves the file and prepares it for transfer back to Blender.

3. Import Back into Blender

• Return to Blender and click "Import from Photoshop" in the Photoshop Link Panel.
• The updated image will load into Blender, either replacing the existing image or creating a new version, depending on your settings.

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System Requirements

• Blender: 4.2 or later
• Photoshop: CC 2023 (v24) to 2025 (v26)
• OS: Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+
• Required: Photoshop must be installed with the companion plugin (installation guide included).

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Why Choose Photoshop Link?

• Perfect for: Texture artists, concept designers, and 3D creators who refine renders in Photoshop.
• Eliminate tedious steps: Focus on creativity, not file management.
• Cross-platform support: Works smoothly on both Windows and macOS.

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Installation & Support

• Detailed setup guides included for Blender and Photoshop.
• Need help? Contact us via BlenderMarket messages or email support@example.com.

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Tags: Blender Addons, Photoshop Integration, Texture Workflow, Render Editing, Productivity Tools