How Do I Export Preferences from Photoshop?

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:

1. 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.
2. Select and Copy: Select the Adobe Photoshop \[Version Number] Settings folder and copy it.
3. Paste in New Location: Paste the copied folder into the corresponding location on the other computer.

Backing Up Preferences:

1. Locate the Preferences File: Follow the same steps as above to find your preferences folder.
2. 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:

1. Replace the Preferences Folder: Delete the existing Adobe Photoshop \[Version Number] Settings folder in the appropriate location.
2. 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.