What is a PSD file?
PSD (Photoshop Document) is Adobe Photoshop's layered project file. It was introduced in 1990 by Adobe.
What PSD is good at
- Keeps layers and adjustments in Photoshop
- Lossless
- Widely supported by design tools
Where PSD falls short
- Large files
- Only a flattened image is exported by this tool
When to use PSD
- Design projects in Photoshop
- Handing layered files to designers
- Flattening for sharing
Where PSD files open
PSD files open in Photoshop, Affinity, GIMP, Krita and Photopea.
PSD compared with PNG
PSD or PNG? PSD is best for design projects in Photoshop. PNG is best for screenshots and UI graphics. Convert PSD to PNG or convert PNG to PSD.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PSD file?
PSD (Photoshop Document) is Adobe Photoshop's layered project file. It was introduced in 1990 by Adobe.
What are the advantages of PSD?
Keeps layers and adjustments in photoshop; lossless; widely supported by design tools.
What are the drawbacks of PSD?
Large files; only a flattened image is exported by this tool.
What programs open PSD files?
PSD files open in Photoshop, Affinity, GIMP, Krita and Photopea.
How do I convert a PSD file?
Choose the PSD converter you need from the list on this page, drop in your file and press Convert. You get your new file in seconds, free and without sign-up.