Smart Object Relink

Find and relink linked Smart Objects in seconds.

Scan every open Photoshop document, group linked Smart Objects by filename, spot missing links, and update dozens of layers in a single pass.

Compatible with Photoshop 25.0.0+

Features

  • Scan Every Document

    Loads linked Smart Objects from every open Photoshop document in one go.

  • Linked Only

    Ignores embedded Smart Objects and lists only the linked ones.

  • Grouped by Filename

    Clusters results by filename with usage counts so nothing slips through.

  • Missing Link Flags

    Flags broken or moved assets so you can spot them at a glance.

  • Current Source Paths

    Shows the current path for every linked file without digging into layers.

  • Path Conflict Warning

    Indicates when the same filename appears from multiple source paths.

  • Exact Filename Match

    Relinks by exact filename only. Predictable and safe, no fuzzy guesses.

  • Bulk Updates

    Updates every matched Smart Object layer in one action.

Who it's for

  • Production Cleanup

    Audit linked assets before delivery and make sure every file is in place.

  • Asset Recovery

    Recover broken links after folder moves or drive migrations.

  • File Handoff

    Verify every linked Smart Object before handing files to a teammate.

  • Folder Moves

    Quickly relink after assets have been renamed or moved into new folders.

  • Fast Audits

    Review multiple documents without clicking through layers one by one.

How It Works

  1. Scan

    Open your documents and let the plugin pull in every linked Smart Object.

  2. Review

    See results grouped by filename, with missing links and conflicts flagged up front.

  3. Relink

    Pick a replacement file and update every matching layer in one pass.

Get Started

  • Scan every open document
  • Group by filename
  • Flag missing links
  • Exact filename matching
  • Bulk layer updates
  • Safe, predictable relinks

One-time purchase on Adobe Exchange. Install in seconds, use forever.

Get Smart Object Relink · $1.99

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smart Object Relink do?

It scans linked Smart Objects across every open Photoshop document and helps you relink them by exact filename.

Does it work on embedded Smart Objects?

No. The plugin deliberately focuses on linked Smart Objects only; embedded ones are ignored.

How does it handle missing links?

Missing links are clearly flagged so you spot them immediately and can replace them before handoff.

Can I update multiple layers at once?

Yes. One match updates every Smart Object layer that uses the same filename.

What version of Photoshop is required?

Smart Object Relink requires Adobe Photoshop 25.0.0 or later.

How much does Smart Object Relink cost?

It's a one-time purchase of $1.99 on Adobe Exchange.

Dave Dingarten, D2 studio