You can't directly export your Photoshop preferences as a separate file. However, you can easily copy and paste them to another computer or create a backup of your current settings.
Copying Preferences:
- Locate the Preferences File:
- On Windows: Go to
C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop \[Version Number]\Adobe Photoshop \[Version Number] Settings
. - On macOS: Go to
~/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop \[Version Number] Settings
.
- On Windows: Go to
- Select and Copy: Select the
Adobe Photoshop \[Version Number] Settings
folder and copy it. - Paste in New Location: Paste the copied folder into the corresponding location on the other computer.
Backing Up Preferences:
- Locate the Preferences File: Follow the same steps as above to find your preferences folder.
- Create a Backup: Copy the
Adobe Photoshop \[Version Number] Settings
folder and paste it into a new location, such as your Desktop or a dedicated backup folder.
Restoring Preferences:
- Replace the Preferences Folder: Delete the existing
Adobe Photoshop \[Version Number] Settings
folder in the appropriate location. - Paste the Backup: Paste the copied backup folder into the same location.
This process ensures that your Photoshop settings, including your workspace, keyboard shortcuts, and tool preferences, are transferred or restored successfully.