Adding to an Existing Photoshop Action

You can add steps to an existing Photoshop action after it has been created. You might want to add to an existing Photoshop action to incorporate new techniques or adjustments based on client feedback, or you may have realised you’ve missed out a step after finishing recording. Whatever the reason, adding steps to an existing Action is an extremely useful feature, allowing better customisation and efficiency in your workflow.

Here’s how to add additional Steps to an Action

1. Open the Actions Panel:
   Go to Window > Actions or press Alt + F9 (Windows) / Option + F9 (Mac) to open the Actions panel.
2. Select the Action:
   Find and select the action you want to modify in the Actions panel.
3. Play the Action:
   You won’t be able to add to the action without playing it first.
4. Begin Recording:
   To add new steps, click the Record button (the small circular icon at the bottom of the Actions panel). This will start recording new steps into the action.
5. Perform the Desired Edits:
   Add the new steps you want to the action, such as applying filters, resizing, or other adjustments.
6. Stop Recording:
   Once you’ve completed the new steps, click the Stop button (the square icon) in the Actions panel.

Tips

Use Folders: If you have many actions, consider organising them into folders within the Actions panel for better management.

Testing: Test the action by playing it back to ensure all steps are recorded correctly.

Save Your Actions: After modification, save your actions set by clicking the panel menu (the three horizontal lines) and selecting Save Actions.