What happens when you convert a layer to a Smart Object?

• A. It preserves the original data and edits remain non-destructive
• B. It deletes the original layer
• C. It rasterizes the content
• D. It merges with underlying layers

Answer: (A)

Converting to a Smart Object wraps the layer in a container that preserves its original data. The pixels aren’t permanently changed, so edits are applied in a non-destructive way. You can transform (resize, rotate, warp) without losing quality, apply Smart Filters, and edit the underlying content by opening the Smart Object itself. The original layer remains intact, so nothing is deleted, rasterized, or merged with other layers during the conversion.