Adobe plans to make Photoshop filters editable as movable, adjustable layers

Adobe is redesigning Photoshop filters to work as separate effect layers that users can drag onto specific layers, according to Digital Camera World.

Under the plan, filter settings would move from a pop-up dialog into the Properties panel, with live adjustment on the canvas. Users could edit, hide, delete or replace a filter without altering the original photo. Adobe says the update is expected to roll out later this year.