How to convert PSD to PNG
To convert PSD to PNG, upload your PSD file, choose PNG as the output format and press Convert. The finished PNG file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter changes PSD images into PNG files in seconds, with no software to install and no watermark. You can convert several files at once, resize them and choose the quality for formats that support it. Metadata such as location tags is removed from the output for privacy.
Reasons to switch from PSD to PNG
- Lossless, so no quality loss
- Full alpha transparency
- Sharp text and edges
- Works with: every browser, editor and operating system
What to expect from this conversion
- Both formats store the pixels without loss, so the picture stays identical. Only the file size and compatibility change.
- Transparency is kept in the PNG file.
- The flattened composite of your PSD is converted. Individual layers, masks and adjustment layers are not exported.
PSD vs PNG
| Property | PSD | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Photoshop Document | Portable Network Graphics |
| Released | 1990, Adobe | 1996, PNG Development Group / W3C |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Bit depth | 8, 16 or 32-bit | 8-bit or 16-bit |
| Shown in browsers | No | Yes |
| Best for | design projects in Photoshop; handing layered files to designers | screenshots and UI graphics; logos with transparent backgrounds |
Steps to convert PSD to PNG
- Drop your PSD image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that PNG is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new PNG file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use quality 80 to 90 for photos: it is visually close to the original at a much smaller size.
- Set a width if the image will be shown on a small screen, which also reduces the file size.
- Choose a background colour before converting transparent images to a format without transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PSD to PNG?
Drop your PSD files on the converter, confirm that PNG is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the PSD to PNG converter free?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many images you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Does converting PSD to PNG reduce quality?
Both formats store the pixels without loss, so the picture stays identical. Only the file size and compatibility change. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert PSD to PNG?
Yes. PNG supports transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Which programs open PNG files?
PNG files open in every browser, editor and operating system.
How many images can I convert at once?
Up to 20 images per batch, each up to 60 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.