On the Adobe Express homepage, select Start from your content or Upload.
Last updated on
Apr 6, 2026
Learn how to place an Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator file as a linked image in Adobe Express.
Upload Photoshop or Illustrator assets from your device
Browse your device to select a Photoshop or Illustrator file.
Select Place as linked image, and then select Choose file size.
Select a file size from the menu to open the file in the Adobe Express editor.
Access Photoshop or Illustrator cloud files from Your stuff
On the Adobe Express homepage, select Your stuff > Files.
Select a Photoshop or Illustrator cloud file.
Select the Type menu to easily Filter By Photoshop or Illustrator files.
Select Place as linked image, and then select Choose file size.
Select a file size from the menu to open the file in the Adobe Express editor.
Tip
- You can also start from within the Adobe Express editor. From the Adobe Express editor, select Your stuff, and select a Photoshop or Illustrator file to choose how you want to work with it.
- Don’t see your Photoshop or Illustrator files? Learn how to save your PSD and AI files as cloud files.
Edit linked assets
Select the linked asset, then select Open in Illustrator or Open in Photoshop.
Modify and save changes in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, then navigate to Adobe Express. You'll see the message Your linked assets have changed on your screen. Select Update to apply the changes to the image.
Select Download to save the image to your device or Share it with your online audience.
Note
Have trouble adding or editing linked assets? Learn how to troubleshoot errors with linked assets.
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