Converting auto slices to user slices

You can move, duplicate, combine, divide, resize, delete, arrange, align, and distribute user slices. You can also apply different optimization settings to user slices. In contrast, all auto slices in an image are linked and share the same optimization settings. This is because auto slices are regenerated every time you create or edit a user slice or layer-based slice.

If you select an auto slice and link it to a user slice, the user slice will take on the optimization settings from the auto slice. If you select the user slice first, however, the auto slice is promoted to a user slice. Unlinking promotes auto slices to user slice status. (See Linking slices (ImageReady).)

To convert an auto slice to a user slice:

1. Select an auto slice. In ImageReady, you can select multiple slices. (See Selecting slices.)
2. Do one of the following:
• (Photoshop) With the Slice Select tool selected, click Promote to User Slice in the options bar.
• (ImageReady) Choose Slices > Promote to User-slices.