Saving a vector path as which type of asset lets you reuse it across different Photoshop files?

• A. Custom Shape
• B. Layer Style
• C. Smart Object
• D. Gradient

Answer: (A)

Saving a vector path as a custom shape lets you reuse it across Photoshop files because custom shapes are stored as reusable vector assets in the Shapes library. When you turn a path into a custom shape (Edit > Define Custom Shape), it becomes a shape you can access anytime with the Custom Shape tool, and you can place it in any document while preserving its vector quality and scalability. This makes it ideal for keeping icons, logos, or repeating graphic elements consistent across projects.

The other options don’t fit this specific reuse mechanism. A layer style is an applied effect, not a saved vector asset. A gradient is a fill type, not a shape that you can reuse as a vector. A smart object can be reused, but it’s a different workflow that bundles layers or vector content into a portable object rather than saving a vector path as a dedicated shape asset in the Shapes panel.