Text and image automation

Batch replace text and images in Photoshop from CSV data

Map spreadsheet columns to text layers and smartobjects so every row can create a different personalized, catalog, or localized Photoshop output.

  • Runs inside Photoshop
  • Uses your PSD templates
  • Windows and macOS
  • Local file processing

Map CSV headers to Photoshop layer names

Start with stable layer names such as product_name, price, front_art, or badge. Use matching CSV headers so the panel can identify text and smartobject targets in each selected PSD template.

Combine variable text with artwork

A personalized print can combine a customer name, date, quote, and image. A catalog card can combine SKU, title, color, price, and product artwork. Photoshop applies the type styling and visual effects already present in the PSD.

Plan for long text and missing images

Automation cannot decide whether a translation is visually too long or whether an image has the right crop. Test representative rows, including the longest text and widest aspect ratios, before processing the whole spreadsheet.

Keep row outputs identifiable

Include a SKU, order number, or other non-sensitive identifier in the output naming pattern. Do not put private customer information into public filenames unless your operational process explicitly requires and protects it.

Photoshop automation FAQ

Questions about this Photoshop workflow

Can the panel change font styling from CSV?
The workflow focuses on replacing text values in existing text layers. The PSD controls the font and styling unless the current panel feature explicitly supports another option.
Can every row choose a different PSD?
Yes. The template column selects the PSD used for that row.
Can image columns use local file paths?
Yes, provided the files are accessible to the panel and follow the supported CSV mapping behavior.
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Last updated: 2026-08-29