: While Photoshop 7.0 introduced better layer management, many of these filters are "destructive," meaning they permanently alter the layer unless you manually duplicate it first. Safety & Compatibility Note Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Magic Pro Filter

To install a downloaded filter file (usually with an .8bf extension), you must copy it into the Photoshop "Plug-ins" folder, typically located at: Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Plug-Ins .