If, for some reason, you decide that your work in Photoshop would be better served without the limitations of a Background layer, you can easily convert the Background layer to a normal layer simply by holding down the Alt key (on Windows) or the Option key (on a Mac) and double-clicking on the name "Background". Photoshop will automatically change the name to "Layer 0", and all limitations that were once placed on the layer as a Background layer will be instantly removed, leaving you with a normal layer. (42 days ago)
If you want to convert the background layer, all you need to do is double click on it and then click OK. It will change it to Layer 0 and you're good to go! (39 days ago)
Now for that evil background layer lock. To unlock it just double click on the name itself the 'background' and rename it to whatever you want. It will then be unlocked. Or you can delete it, and make a new background layer.
Hope this helps you out. (13 days ago)
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