PSD images are popularly used to create logos, brochures, and other images where the PSD files contain several layers. In certain situations, you might need to manipulate the layers like flatten or merge layers in a PSD file. This article covers how to flatten or merge layers in a PSD file programmatically in C#:
- C# API to Flatten or Merge Layers in PSD Image
- Flatten Layers in PSD Image using C#
- Merge Layers in PSD File using C#
C# API to Flatten or Merge Layers in PSD Image
Aspose.PSD for .NET API supports creating, editing, or manipulating PSD and several other supported file formats. You can easily install the API by downloading the DLL file from the New Releases section or by using the following NuGet command:
PM> Install-Package Aspose.PSDFlatten Layers in PSD Image using C#
You can flatten layers in a PSD image with the following steps:
- Load the input PSD image using the Image class.
- Call the FlattenImage method.
- Write the output file using the Save method.
The following code snippet explains how to flatten layers in a PSD image programmatically in C#:
Merge Layers in PSD File using C#
You can merge two or more layers in a PSD file by following the steps below:
- Load the input PSD image using the Image class.
- Read the layers from the PSD file.
- Merge the layers using the MergeLayers method.
- Set up the merged layers and save the output file.
The following code snippet explains how to merge layers in PSD file using C#:
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Conclusion
In this article, you have learned how to flatten or merge layers in a PSD image programmatically using C#. These features can be helpful in scenarios like when you do not want to share the editable files with anyone for avoiding any changes. Moreover, please take a look at the documentation to learn different features supported by the API. Please feel free to contact us at the forum in case of any concerns.
