


In Photoshop, a Smart Object* is a layer that encapsulates the original image, which Image: Chris Gorman Return to Photoshop Converting to a smart object Fusion and then processing in HDR Efex Pro 2. ** For more information on the contents and options of the HDR Merge dialog box, see the Merging Images page in the HDR Efex Pro 2 chapter. * Smart Objects are not available in Photoshop Elements. The image processed in HDR Efex Pro 2 is displayed in Photoshop.Once you have finished processing, click OK.The images are merged, and the HDR image opens in HDR Efex Pro 2.After selecting the options you need, click Create HDR.The dialog box for creating HDR files** opens.If you wish to switch to a reversible workflow, check Create smart object* (a dynamic object).The Add Open Files button lets you select images already opened in Photoshop.


HDR Efex Pro 2, which offers image merging, is special because you don’t need to have the images already open in Photoshop*: Processed photo returned to Photoshop Launching HDR Efex Pro 2 Image: Chris Gorman Processing in the Nik Collection (Silver Efex Pro 3). Access to the Nik Collection from the Photoshop filter menu. See the Workflow chapter in the pages of the associated programs. You can also process your images in the Nik Collection through Photoshop from your host application, such as DxO PhotoLab or Adobe Lightroom Classic. * This procedure applies to both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.
