Converting a 3D layer to a 2D layer rasterizes the 3D content in its current state. Convert a 3D layer to a regular layer only if you no longer want to

edit the 3D model position, render mode, textures, or lights. The rasterized image retains the appearance of the 3D scene, but in a flattened 2D

format.

Select the 3D layer in the Layers panel, and choose 3D > Rasterize.

Convert a 3D layer to a Smart Object (Photoshop Extended)

Converting a 3D layer to a Smart Object allows you to retain the 3D information contained in the 3D layer. After converting, you can apply

transforms or other adjustments like Smart Filters to the Smart Object. You can reopen the Smart Object layer to edit the original 3D scene. Any

transforms or adjustments applied to the Smart Object are then applied to the updated 3D content.

1. Select the 3D layer in the Layers panel.

2. From the Layers panel option menu, choose Convert to Smart Object.

3. (Optional) To reedit the 3D content, double-click the Smart Object layer in the Layers panel.

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