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TYCH PANEL INFO
TYCH PANEL INFO
Tych Panel is a free, open-source extension for Adobe Photoshop designed to automate the creation of diptychs, triptychs, and multi-photo compositions. It is a tool much appreciated by photographers, graphic designers and wedding editors for its ability to speed up a process that, manually, would require numerous steps.
Main features
Complete automation: The plugin automatically layouts two, three or more images side by side, eliminating the need to manually create layers, masks and alignments.
Support for unlimited layouts: Thanks to the row and column composition system, you can create not only diptychs and triptychs, but also quadtychs and complex custom layouts.
Simple and intuitive interface: the panel integrates into Photoshop and allows you to generate compositions with one click, choosing the number of columns, alignments, borders and backgrounds.
Open‑source and free: developed by Swedish photographer Reimund Trost, it is distributed under the MIT license and can be installed freely.
Wide compatibility: supports Photoshop from 2024 up to the latest versions currently 2026 27.6
Tych Panel stands out for its speed: just select the images and choose the type of composition. The plugin takes care of:
resize photos consistently
align them perfectly
add borders and spacing
create a single final document
For those who create photo albums, reports, portfolios or social posts with multiple images, the time saving is notable. Many photographers consider it one of the most useful plugins for Photoshop.
Strengths
Lightning fast: create compositions in seconds.
Customizable: borders, spacing, backgrounds, alignments.
Versatile: perfect for wedding albums, photographic storytelling, before/after comparisons.
Who is it recommended for?
Tych Panel is ideal for:
wedding photographers
travel photographers
content creators
graphics that layout series of images
anyone who wants to create diptychs and triptychs without wasting time.
Conclusion
Tych Panel is one of the best free Photoshop plugins dedicated to photographic composition.
Simple, powerful and flexible, it allows you to create diptychs, triptychs and complex layouts with one click, making it an almost indispensable tool for those who often work with multiple images side by side.
If you are looking for a quick and professional way to layout photos,
Tych Panel is an excellent choice.
Tich Panel - UXP
Tich Panel - UXP
In this screen you can see the complete panel: the settings button, the button for installing scripts, the commands for adding photos in all directions and the button for changing the language between Italian and English.
Install button
Install button
The first time you open the panel you need to install the scripts. To do this, click on this button: the scripts will install automatically.
Close Photoshop
Close Photoshop
Eventually this window will pop up, asking you to close Photoshop or stay with Photoshop open.
Please note that for the panel to work, you must close Photoshop and reopen it.
ATTENTION!!!
If the close ps button doesn't work, close and reopen photoshop manually.
Insert Images
Insert Images
With these buttons you can select where to add photos.
If you click OVER, the selected photos will be placed on top of the photo, as with all other buttons.
Once you click the button, a panel will open where you can decide how to position the images.
The central OPEN button lets you open just one starting photo, if you want.
The small button with the flag allows you to change the language: Italian and English are available.
Location Images
Location Images
Once you click the button, a panel will open where you can decide how to position the images.
With the 2 arrows below you move to the right or left.
Setting
Setting
By clicking on this button you access the settings panel where you can decide all the parameters:
First Panel
First Panel
You can adjust the space between images.
The color it must have.
If you want to give your own size to the images to be inserted.
If you want to give a border to the image.
Border color.
If you want to round the edges.
Second Panel
Second Panel
In this panel you decide whether to save the image as you insert new images.
Select a save folder.
If you want to put a name to the saved file or leave the original names.
The saving format and quality.
Third Panel
Third Panel
Use images selected by Bridge.
I've never used it because I don't use Bridge.
Convert layers into smart objects.
Add a layer mask.
You can also add actions if you want:
You can enable them before the process starts, or after.
If you no longer want to use the action, click Clean.
PANEL INSTALLATION - TYCH PANEL
PANEL INSTALLATION - TYCH PANEL
INSTALLATION
To install the panel just double click on the .ccx file.
If the installation fails, you can install it manually.
YOU CAN ALSO TRY WITH THE BUTTON UNDER INSTALLATION
YOU MUST DOWNLOAD A PROGRAM/APPLICATION.
Manual installation
Prepare the files
Extract the .zip file you downloaded.
Enter the extracted folder and find Tych_Panel.ccx.
Duplicate Tych_Panel.ccx.
Rename the copy by changing the extension from .ccx to .zip → you will get Tych_Panel.zip.
Extract Tych_Panel.zip. Inside you will find a folder, like Tych_Panel.
Copy the plugin to the right folder
Choose only one destination based on your system. Copy the entire plugin folder, not just the internal files.
Important on Windows: The AppData folder is hidden. To see it: File Explorer → View → check "Hidden items".
Important on Mac: To go to /Library → Finder → Go Menu → hold down Option → click "Library".
Launch the plugin in Photoshop
Restart Photoshop if it was already open.
Go to Plugins menu → Plugins Panel.
Find PixProbe in the list and click it to launch it.
If you don't see it after installation:
Check version: UXP plugins only work from Photoshop 2021 v22.3 and up.
Check the path: You copied the entire plugin folder, not individual files.
On Mac: Check that you have given permissions. System → Privacy and Security → Files and Folders → enable for Photoshop.
Reboot: Close and reopen PS after copying files.
Important on Windows: The AppData folder is hidden. To see it: File Explorer → View → check "Hidden items".
Important on Mac: To go to /Library → Finder → Go Menu → hold down Option → click "Library".
3. Launch the plugin in Photoshop
Restart Photoshop if it was already open
Go to Plugins menu → Plugins Panel
Find PixProbe in the list and click it to launch it
If you don't see it after installation:
Check version: UXP plugins only work from Photoshop 2021 v22.3 and up
Check the path: You copied the entire plugin folder, not individual files
On Mac: Check that you have given permissions. System → Privacy and Security → Files and Folders → enable for Photoshop
Reboot: Close and reopen PS after copying files
ATTENTION!!!
ATTENTION!!!
The panel was tested exclusively on macOS Sonoma with
Photoshop 2024, 2025 and 2026.
I don't use Windows, so I don't know how it works or what it can do
on that system.
Installation on Windows is at your own risk:
I take no responsibility for any problems.
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