Open as Smart Object is a great feature for Photoshop users because it allows you to open and edit files as if they were regular files, but with the added benefits of being able to use Smart Objects. This means that you can keep all of the original file information and settings, while still being able to make changes to the file without affecting the original source. Additionally, Open as Smart Object makes it easy to share files with other people, since they can just open them in Photoshop and start working on them right away. ..