{"id":673,"date":"2026-04-24T23:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T23:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/you-should-automate-that.com\/blog\/?p=673"},"modified":"2026-04-12T15:22:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T15:22:25","slug":"fix-smart-object-replace-contents-image-is-too-big-or-small-photoshop-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/you-should-automate-that.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/24\/fix-smart-object-replace-contents-image-is-too-big-or-small-photoshop-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"FIX: Smart Object Replace Contents, Image Is Too Big or Small (Photoshop Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"youtube-video-holder-div\">\n<div id=\"youtube-embed-interior-div\">\n            <iframe \n              src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RrdRwtd8CTs\" \n              frameborder=\"0\" \n              allowfullscreen \n              allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n              style=\"position: relative; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"><br \/>\n            <\/iframe>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>FIX: Smart Object Replace Contents \u2014 Image Is Too Big or Too Small (Photoshop Tutorial)<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most frustrating Smart Object issues in Photoshop isn\u2019t perspective\u2026 it isn\u2019t distortion\u2026<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s when everything <em>looks correct<\/em> in your mockup scene\u2014but the moment you replace the contents, your image comes in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Way too large<\/li>\n<li>Way too small<\/li>\n<li>Completely out of proportion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And suddenly your mockup looks nothing like what you intended.<\/p>\n<p>This is a very common problem whether you\u2019re:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manually creating mockups in Photoshop<\/li>\n<li>Or using a tool like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong> to automate the process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And the worst part?<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>It <em>feels<\/em> like everything is set up correctly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But under the hood, something subtle is breaking your results.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>What\u2019s Actually Causing This?<\/h2>\n<p>This issue is not random\u2014and it\u2019s not caused by your artwork files.<\/p>\n<p>The root cause almost always comes down to <strong>how the Smart Object itself is structured internally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>There is excess transparent space inside the Smart Object.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This exact issue is demonstrated in the workflow here<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Why Extra Transparent Space Breaks Everything<\/h2>\n<p>When you open the Smart Object and look inside, what you\u2019ll often find is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your actual artwork<\/li>\n<li>Surrounded by a large invisible bounding area (empty pixels \/ transparency)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At first glance, this doesn\u2019t seem like a problem.<\/p>\n<p>But Photoshop doesn\u2019t think in terms of \u201cvisible pixels\u201d\u2014it thinks in terms of the <strong>full canvas size of the Smart Object<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>What Happens During Replace Contents<\/h3>\n<p>When you replace Smart Object contents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photoshop fits the new image into the <em>entire<\/em> Smart Object canvas<\/li>\n<li>Not just the visible artwork area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So if your Smart Object looks like this internally:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small image in the center<\/li>\n<li>Huge transparent margins around it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then Photoshop will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scale your replacement image to fill that entire area<\/li>\n<li>Which makes it appear way too large in the final mockup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>The Opposite Problem (Too Small Images)<\/h3>\n<p>You can also get the inverse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your Smart Object canvas is tightly cropped<\/li>\n<li>But your expectation is based on a different scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then your replacement image may appear too small relative to the scene.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Why This Breaks Automation Even Worse<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Or any bulk mockup generator plugin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This issue becomes amplified.<\/p>\n<p>Because instead of fixing one image\u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>You generate an entire batch of incorrect mockups.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"adobe-plugin-listing-page-in-post-div\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\" class=\"adobe-exchange-listing-page-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/blog-post-images\/adobe-exchange-logo-1.jpg\" class=\"adobe-exchange-logo-image\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/blog-post-images\/batch-replace-smart-objects-install-the-plugin-CTA-banner-1.jpg\" class=\"install-the-plugin-CTA-banner-top\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Typical Symptoms When Using a Bulk Mockup Tool<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All images are oversized<\/li>\n<li>All images are undersized<\/li>\n<li>Placement looks inconsistent across outputs<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStretch To Fit Smart Object\u201d produces unexpected results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And users often assume:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The plugin is doing something wrong<\/li>\n<li>Or the artwork files are inconsistent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But in reality:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Smart Object itself is misconfigured.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>The Key Insight Most People Miss<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Smart Object scaling is based on the internal canvas size\u2014not the visible artwork.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>That means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invisible space matters<\/li>\n<li>Hidden margins matter<\/li>\n<li>Canvas dimensions matter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t see them.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The Simple Fix (That Instantly Solves This)<\/h2>\n<p>The fix for this is surprisingly straightforward\u2014and once you see it, it becomes obvious.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of trying to manually resize things inside a bloated Smart Object\u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>You want to rebuild the Smart Object so its internal dimensions match your intended output.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Fix<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s the cleanest way to do it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your Smart Object<\/li>\n<li>Identify the excess transparent space<\/li>\n<li>Replace the contents with a new image (using <strong>Replace Contents<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>Resize that image to match how you want it to appear in the scene<\/li>\n<li>Save the Smart Object<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now compare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The old version (with excess transparent padding)<\/li>\n<li>The new version (clean, tightly fitted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This exact replacement-based fix is demonstrated in the walkthrough here<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Why \u201cReplace Contents\u201d Fixes the Problem<\/h2>\n<p>This is the key move.<\/p>\n<p>When you use <strong>Replace Contents<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photoshop inserts the new image cleanly<\/li>\n<li>Without inheriting the previous empty margins<\/li>\n<li>Giving you a properly sized internal canvas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So instead of trying to clean up a messy Smart Object manually\u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>You effectively \u201creset\u201d it by replacing the contents with a properly sized image.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Before vs After (What Changes)<\/h2>\n<h3>Before Fix<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Large invisible margins inside Smart Object<\/li>\n<li>Replace contents = image appears too big<\/li>\n<li>Scaling behavior feels unpredictable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>After Fix<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart Object tightly matches actual content<\/li>\n<li>Replace contents behaves correctly<\/li>\n<li>Scaling becomes consistent and predictable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>How This Ties Into Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/h2>\n<p>Once this issue is fixed, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong> starts behaving exactly as expected.<\/p>\n<p>Because now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Smart Object has correct internal dimensions<\/li>\n<li>The placement rules work properly<\/li>\n<li>The scaling logic is consistent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>Example Workflow With the Plugin<\/h3>\n<p>After fixing the Smart Object:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select your PSD mockup (or folder of mockups)<\/li>\n<li>Select your artwork image folder<\/li>\n<li>Choose a placement rule (e.g., Stretch To Fit Smart Object)<\/li>\n<li>Choose export settings<\/li>\n<li>Click Run<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Every generated mockup will match your intended sizing and proportions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Why This Issue Is So Misleading<\/h2>\n<p>This problem is tricky because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The mockup looks correct initially<\/li>\n<li>The Smart Object appears \u201cfine\u201d at a glance<\/li>\n<li>The issue only appears after replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So it creates a false sense of confidence that everything is set up properly.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Common Misdiagnoses<\/h3>\n<p>People often assume:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Their artwork images are the wrong size<\/li>\n<li>Their export settings are wrong<\/li>\n<li>The Photoshop plugin is malfunctioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But none of those are the real issue.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The real issue is invisible: the internal dimensions of the Smart Object.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Quick Mental Model<\/h2>\n<p>Think of the Smart Object like a frame:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The visible image = what you see<\/li>\n<li>The canvas size = the actual frame size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the frame is much larger than the image inside it:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Any new image will be scaled incorrectly to fill that oversized frame<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Making This Fix Permanent Across All Your Mockups<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve fixed the immediate issue\u2014where your Smart Object was causing images to appear way too big or too small\u2014the next step is making sure you never have to deal with this again.<\/p>\n<p>Because here\u2019s the reality:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>If one Smart Object has this issue, chances are others do too.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>And if you\u2019re working with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple PSD mockups<\/li>\n<li>Downloaded mockup packs<\/li>\n<li>Different product scenes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2026this problem can quietly exist across your entire workflow.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The Real Goal: Standardized, Predictable Smart Objects<\/h2>\n<p>What you want is not just a one-time fix.<\/p>\n<p>You want a system where:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Smart Object has clean internal dimensions<\/li>\n<li>Every replacement behaves consistently<\/li>\n<li>Every mockup produces predictable results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have that, everything else becomes dramatically easier\u2014especially when using a tool like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>How to Audit Your Existing Mockups<\/h2>\n<p>Before you start scaling up your workflow, it\u2019s worth doing a quick audit.<\/p>\n<h3>Open Each PSD and Check:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Does the Smart Object contain excess transparent space?<\/li>\n<li>Does the artwork inside look small relative to the canvas?<\/li>\n<li>Does Replace Contents produce unexpected scaling?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>Quick Test Method<\/h3>\n<p>For each mockup:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click Smart Object \u2192 Replace Contents<\/li>\n<li>Insert a test image<\/li>\n<li>Observe the result<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the image:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Looks oversized \u2192 too much internal padding<\/li>\n<li>Looks undersized \u2192 mismatched internal scaling<\/li>\n<li>Looks correct \u2192 you\u2019re good<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This simple test will immediately tell you which mockups are safe to use at scale.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Rebuilding Smart Objects the Right Way (Consistently)<\/h2>\n<p>Once you identify problematic mockups, the fix should follow a consistent pattern.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Clean Rebuild Process<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Replace contents with a new image<\/li>\n<li>Resize that image to match your desired visual output<\/li>\n<li>Ensure it fills the Smart Object canvas appropriately<\/li>\n<li>Save the Smart Object<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h3>Optional (More Precise Control)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Open Smart Object<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>Trim<\/strong> (based on transparent pixels)<\/li>\n<li>Resize canvas if needed<\/li>\n<li>Reinsert image cleanly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The goal is simple: eliminate invisible margins and align the Smart Object canvas with your intended design area.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Why This Matters for Placement Rules<\/h2>\n<p>Once your Smart Object is clean, placement rules start working properly.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially important when using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Or any bulk mockup generator workflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>Placement Rules Depend on Correct Dimensions<\/h3>\n<p>If your Smart Object is wrong:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cStretch To Fit Smart Object\u201d will stretch incorrectly<\/li>\n<li>\u201cContain Inside Smart Object\u201d will miscalculate boundaries<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFill Smart Object &amp; Crop\u201d will crop incorrectly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>After Fixing the Smart Object<\/h3>\n<p>These same rules now behave exactly as intended:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stretch produces consistent full coverage<\/li>\n<li>Contain respects boundaries properly<\/li>\n<li>Fill + crop produces clean, edge-to-edge results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In other words: the Smart Object defines the rules\u2014everything else follows it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Scaling This With Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/h2>\n<p>Once your mockups are fixed, this is where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong> really shines.<\/p>\n<p>Because now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Smart Object dimensions are correct<\/li>\n<li>The placement rules are reliable<\/li>\n<li>The outputs are consistent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"adobe-plugin-listing-page-in-post-div\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\" class=\"adobe-exchange-listing-page-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/blog-post-images\/adobe-exchange-logo-1.jpg\" class=\"adobe-exchange-logo-image\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/blog-post-images\/batch-replace-smart-objects-install-the-plugin-CTA-banner-1.jpg\" class=\"install-the-plugin-CTA-banner-top\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Example: Full Workflow Using the Plugin<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 PSD mockups (all properly fixed)<\/li>\n<li>100 artwork designs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>Your Workflow Becomes:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Select your PSD folder in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select your artwork image folder<\/li>\n<li>Choose your placement mode<\/li>\n<li>Select output format + quality<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Run This Now<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h3>Result:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>500 mockups generated automatically<\/li>\n<li>Correct sizing across all outputs<\/li>\n<li>No manual resizing required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This is where fixing the Smart Object once pays off massively.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Saving Operations for Reuse<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most powerful features of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects Photoshop Plugin<\/a><\/strong> is the ability to save operations.<\/p>\n<p>Once your setup is correct, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save your configuration<\/li>\n<li>Re-run it anytime<\/li>\n<li>Avoid redoing setup steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>What Gets Saved<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PSD selection<\/li>\n<li>Input image folder<\/li>\n<li>Placement rules<\/li>\n<li>Export settings<\/li>\n<li>Output location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>Why This Matters<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of rebuilding your workflow every time:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>You run a pre-configured system with one click.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Building a Mockup Production Pipeline<\/h2>\n<p>At this point, you\u2019re no longer just \u201cfixing a bug.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re building a system.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Example Pipeline<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: Canvas wall art mockups<\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Poster mockups<\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Product scene mockups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each step:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses a properly configured Smart Object<\/li>\n<li>Uses optimized placement rules<\/li>\n<li>Runs through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Object<\/a><\/strong> operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>With Workflows (Multi-Step Automation)<\/h3>\n<p>You can even chain these together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run multiple operations in sequence<\/li>\n<li>Generate multiple mockup types in one run<\/li>\n<li>Fully automate your entire mockup creation process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This is where the workflow becomes truly scalable.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid Going Forward<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you understand the issue, here are the key things to avoid:<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>\u274c Leaving Transparent Padding in Smart Objects<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Causes scaling issues<\/li>\n<li>Breaks placement rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\u274c Assuming \u201cIt Looks Fine\u201d Means It Works<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Visual correctness \u2260 structural correctness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\u274c Skipping Replace Contents Testing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Always test before running bulk operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>\u274c Blaming the Plugin Instead of the PSD<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The tool follows the Smart Object\u2019s structure<\/li>\n<li>Fix the PSD \u2192 fix the output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Final Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p>This issue boils down to one core principle:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Smart Object behavior is defined by its internal dimensions\u2014not just what you see visually.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<h3>If Images Are Too Big or Too Small:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check for excess transparent space<\/li>\n<li>Fix the internal Smart Object structure<\/li>\n<li>Test Replace Contents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h3>Once Fixed:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Placement becomes predictable<\/li>\n<li>Scaling becomes consistent<\/li>\n<li>Automation becomes reliable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>The Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n<p>When you combine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean Smart Object structure<\/li>\n<li>Proper placement rules<\/li>\n<li>A tool like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You unlock a workflow that is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast<\/li>\n<li>Repeatable<\/li>\n<li>Scalable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Instead of manually adjusting every image, you define the system once\u2014and let it run.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been struggling with Smart Object sizing issues, this fix is the turning point.<\/p>\n<p>Fix the internal structure\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2026and suddenly your mockup workflow\u2014especially with a bulk mockup generator plugin like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.adobe.com\/apps\/cc\/8e3097ba\">Batch-Replace Smart Objects: Mockups In Bulk<\/a><\/strong>\u2014starts producing exactly the results you were expecting all along.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FIX: Smart Object Replace Contents \u2014 Image Is Too Big or Too Small (Photoshop Tutorial) One of the most frustrating Smart Object issues in Photoshop isn\u2019t perspective\u2026 it isn\u2019t 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