Rasterize layers

You cannot use the painting tools or filters on layers that contain vector data (such as type layers, shape layers, vector masks, or Smart Objects) and generated data (such as fill layers). However, you can rasterize these layers to convert their contents into a flat, raster image.

Select the layers you want to rasterize, choose Layer > Rasterize, and then choose an option from the submenu:

Type: Rasterizes the type on a type layer. It does not rasterize any other vector data on the layer.
Shape: Rasterizes a shape layer.
Fill Content: Rasterizes the fill of a shape layer, leaving the vector mask.
Vector Mask: Rasterizes the vector mask on a layer, turning it into a layer mask.
Smart Object: Converts a Smart Object into a raster layer.
Video: Rasterizes the current video frame to an image layer.
3D (Extended only): Rasterizes the current view of 3D data into a flat raster layer.
Layer: Rasterizes all vector data on the selected layers.
All Layers: Rasterizes all layers that contain vector and generated data.

Note: To rasterize linked layers, select a linked layer, choose Layer > Select Linked Layers, and then rasterize the selected layers.