What are Smart Objects in Photoshop?

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You’ve likely heard the term “Smart Objects” when talking about non-destructive editing, but what exactly are they, and how do they differ from traditional layers? At its core, Smart Objects allows you to accomplish three things: Preserve the data of your original layers, Apply editable filters and adjustments, and Update multiple layers at once.

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