Photoshop: Connect layers

You can combine two or more layers in Photoshop with little effort. We show you how to put several levels together in this practical tips guide.

Connect layers in Photoshop

You can also merge layers with Photoshop.

1. You can also merge layers with Photoshop. To do this, select all the layers you want to connect to each other in the Layers panel. To select multiple levels, hold down the [Ctrl] key.
2. Click the chain icon at the bottom of the Layers panel.
3. As soon as the layers are connected, the chain symbol also appears behind the layer name in the list.
4. To disconnect, select one of the levels and click the chain icon.

In another practical tip, we will show you how to mirror an image with Photoshop.