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PSD FORMAT

PSD Converters

Convert Adobe Photoshop files to standard image formats for sharing and web use.

About PSD

PSD (Photoshop Document) is Adobe Photoshop's native file format for saving layered images. A PSD file can contain multiple layers, masks, adjustment layers, text, and vector shapes—preserving the full editing capability of a design project.

Learn more: PSD on Wikipedia

While PSD is the industry standard for professional design work, the format isn't directly viewable in web browsers or most image viewers. Converting to PNG or JPG produces a flattened composite image—perfect for sharing, web use, or archiving your work.

Quick Facts

Extension
.psd
Developed By
Adobe
First Release
1990 (Photoshop 1.0)
Type
Layered image
Transparency
Supported
Max Size
300,000 × 300,000 px
Color Modes
RGB, CMYK, Lab, etc.
Use Case
Professional design, editing

Convert from PSD (2 tools)

PSD to JPG

Convert Photoshop files to JPG for web use

PSD to PNG

Convert Photoshop files to PNG with transparency

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PSD file?

PSD (Photoshop Document) is Adobe Photoshop's native file format. Unlike flat image formats, a PSD preserves all editing information including layers, masks, text, and effects.

Key features of PSD:

  • Layers - Stack multiple images and effects
  • Masks - Non-destructive editing with layer masks
  • Text layers - Editable typography
  • Smart objects - Embedded linked content

Primary use: Professional graphic design, photo editing, and digital art creation.

Why convert PSD to PNG or JPG?

PSD files are designed for editing, not sharing. You might need to convert when:

  • Sharing with clients - They may not have Photoshop
  • Web publishing - Browsers don't display PSD files
  • Social media - Platforms require JPG/PNG uploads
  • Email attachments - PSD files are often too large
  • Printing services - Many accept only standard formats

Our converter produces a flattened composite - exactly what you'd see in Photoshop with all layers visible.

Do I lose quality when converting from PSD?

For PNG: No quality is lost. PNG is lossless, so the visual output is pixel-perfect. Transparency is preserved.

For JPG: Minimal quality loss. We use high quality (90) by default for excellent results with reasonable file sizes. JPG doesn't support transparency - any transparent areas are flattened to white.

Note: The layer information is lost in both cases - you get a flattened image. Keep your original PSD for future editing.

Can I extract individual layers?

Currently, we convert the flattened composite only - the final image as it appears with all layers merged. This is the most common use case for sharing and publishing.

Why just the composite?

  • It's what viewers expect to see - the finished design
  • Layer extraction requires complex interpretation of blend modes and effects
  • Most sharing/publishing scenarios need only the final result

For layer-by-layer export, you'll need Photoshop or a compatible editor.

Answers at a Glance

Quick answers to common questions.