Open the mosaic-effect PSD, replace the placeholder inside its image Smart Object, save that content document, and return to the main template. Let the effect finish updating, check that the subject is still recognizable, and export a separate final image.
Use the exact template shown in the video, or a compatible layered PSD that clearly identifies the editable Smart Object. If you download an Envato item, register it to the intended project and keep its license record. The optional original template link appears in the sponsored-resource box on this page.
Open the downloaded ZIP file with Extract All in Windows or by double-clicking it in macOS. Keep the PSD, instructions, font information, linked files, and preview images together. Make a copy of the extracted folder before editing.
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Open the mosaic PSD
Open the effect file and wait for every layer to load. In Window > Layers, locate the Smart Object identified by the template as the source image or placeholder. Keep the mosaic tiles, masks, and effect layers unchanged.
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Open or replace the source image
Choose Layer > Smart Objects > Edit Contents to open the image source in a separate tab. If the template instructions specify a direct replacement, use Replace Contents so the existing size and transformations remain applied.
Place a high-resolution image that you are allowed to use. Scale it proportionally until the subject fills the content canvas, confirm the placement, and hide the original placeholder when it remains visible.
Use File > Save in the Smart Object content tab, then return to the main template. Some large effect files take time to rebuild. Wait for Photoshop to finish before assuming the image did not change.
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Check the subject and tile pattern
Inspect the result at Fit on Screen and 100% zoom. The main subject should remain recognizable and the tile pattern should not create broken edges or empty areas. Reposition the source image inside the Smart Object when needed.
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Save a master file and export a copy
Save the layered Photoshop document under a new name so the original template stays available. Export a separate PNG when you need transparency or a JPEG for an opaque image. Open the exported file and check its size, cropping, spelling, colour, and image quality before using it.
If the sample image remains, confirm that you edited the designated source-image Smart Object and hid the placeholder inside it.
If the mosaic appears blank or incomplete, wait for Photoshop to finish updating and check whether an effect layer was accidentally hidden.
If the subject is hard to recognize, use a simpler image with clear contrast or reposition it inside the Smart Object. Do not sharpen every effect layer.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Adobe Photoshop on Windows or macOS.
The original template link resolved to the matching Envato item during review. Adobe documents the current Smart Object, placement, and export controls used here. The template-specific layer names come from Tech How's preserved source and video.
