Sync your design across multiple iPhone case PSD templates instantly.
This is the professional way - edit once, updates everywhere automatically.
One-time Setup:
- Open your Master PSD (iPhone 17 Pro)
- Select your design layer
- Right-click > Convert to Smart Object
- Right-click > Export Contents > Save as
Design.psb - In each iPhone case PSD: File > Place Linked > Select
Design.psb - Save all PSDs
Daily Usage:
- Double-click any
Designlayer in any PSD - Edit the design
- Save
Design.psb - Run
Update_Linked_SmartObjects.jsxto refresh all files
Just copy-paste your design to all files.
Usage:
- Open your Master PSD with the design
- Run
SyncDesign_Simple.jsx - Select all iPhone case PSDs
- Done!
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
Update_Linked_SmartObjects.jsx |
Updates all linked smart objects (Best for daily use) |
SyncDesign_Simple.jsx |
Copies design to all files (No setup needed) |
SyncDesign.jsx |
Advanced version with more options |
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Copy the
.jsxfile to:- Windows:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop 2024\Presets\Scripts\ - Mac:
/Applications/Adobe Photoshop 2024/Presets/Scripts/
- Windows:
-
Restart Photoshop
-
Run via File > Scripts > [Script Name]
Or just double-click the .jsx file!
- Keep
Design.psbin the same folder as your PSDs - Rename the smart object layer to "Design" in all files
- The design updates instantly when you save
Design.psb
- Make sure your design layer is named the same in all files
- The script will replace the entire layer
- Original layer effects may be lost
| Method | Best For | Setup | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linked Smart Objects | Regular use, professional workflow | 5 min setup | Instant updates |
| Simple Script | One-time batch updates | None | 1-click |
Daily Design Updates:
1. Open iPhone17Pro_Case.psd
2. Edit the design
3. Save
4. Run Update_Linked_SmartObjects.jsx
5. All iPhone cases updated! 🎉
- Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 or newer
- For Linked Smart Objects: CC 2015.5+
"Layer not found" error?
- Check that your design layer has the same name in all PSDs
- Run the script with the master PSD open
Design looks wrong size?
- Use Linked Smart Objects method for best results
- Or resize design layer before running script
Script not showing in menu?
- Place in correct Presets/Scripts folder
- Or use File > Scripts > Browse