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I scanned multiple images into one file. How can I separate them and save each one as a file not using cropping tool? I am using Photoshop CS3.
Hi Ernie - thanks for your question!
If all of your images are in one file, the easiest thing for you to do would be to use the Rectangular Marquee Tool (press M) to select each individual image, then copy it. You can either:
Duplicate it to a new layer within the same file (Ctrl/Cmd + J)
OR use the Copy command (Ctrl/Cmd + C), create a new document (Ctrl/Cmd + N), then paste into the new document (Ctrl/Cmd + V).
When you use the 2nd method, the New Document command creates a document based on the size of your selection, so it will fit properly.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have further questions.
-Scott
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Scott Valentine
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Author, "Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 (Peachpit)". Beginning to expert questions for Photoshop CS5 Extended, including 3D capabilities. I am also an expert here for Digital Photography. Please - NO questions on Lightroom, Elements, Express or versions earlier than CS4. These questions will be discarded.
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Author, "Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4" (available from Peachpit.com in January, 2009). I have been a professional level user since 1999, and have used Photoshop for photography, fine art, graphic design, web design, and technical image analysis. I have also conducted classes at the college level in both artistic and technical uses. I am currently an Adobe User Group manager.
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National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Los Alamos Multimedia Users Group.
Publications
CommunityMX.com, Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 (Adobe Press).
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree, Physics
Awards and Honors
Several awards for digital photography.
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