Basic information about PSD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PSD（*.PSD or *.psd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PSD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PSD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PSD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PSD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PSD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PSD file?
  • How to open a PSD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PSD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PSD file?
  • How to convert PSD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PSD file format?


1.Detail information about PSD file extension: Adobe Photoshop Document

File type Adobe Photoshop Document Category Raster Image Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description PSD file is a Adobe Photoshop Document developed by Adobe Systems. A PSD file is an image file created by Adobe Photoshop, a professional image-editing program often used to enhance digital photos and create web graphics. It is the native format used to save files in Photoshop. PSD files may include image layers, adjustment layers, layer masks, annotations, file information, keywords, and other Photoshop-specific elements. They are commonly created and shared among graphics professionals.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PSD files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018
Corel Painter 2018
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
MAGIX Xara Designer Pro X11
GIMP
DXTBmp
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced PSD Repair
FastPictureViewer Professional
QuickTime Player
XnView

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Snap Converter
Apple Preview
Corel Painter 2018
GIMP
Pixelmator 3

Linux		 GIMP

Android		 File Viewer for Android
Adobe Photoshop Express
Adobe Debut

iOS		 Adobe Photoshop Express
Pixelmator 2

Web		 Autodesk Pixlr
Photopea



How to convert PSD files to another file format?

There are 34 records in our database eligible for PSD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PSD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PSD to ACO PSD to AI PSD to ASL PSD to AVI
PSD to BMP PSD to CDR PSD to CRD PSD to CSS
PSD to DCR PSD to DST PSD to DWG PSD to EMZ
PSD to EPF PSD to EPS PSD to GIF PSD to GRD
PSD to HTM PSD to HTML PSD to ICO PSD to INDD
PSD to JEF PSD to JPEG PSD to JPG PSD to MP4
PSD to PDF PSD to PNG PSD to PSDT PSD to PSDX
PSD to PTG PSD to RPG PSD to SAI PSD to SVG
PSD to TIFF PSD to WEBP


How to convert another files to PSD file format?

There are 42 records in our database eligible for another files to PSD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PSD conversion, you may use the option.

GIF to PSD CDR to PSD EMZ to PSD GBR to PSD
RAW to PSD CR2 to PSD FFF to PSD PNG to PSD
AI to PSD DST to PSD NEF to PSD BMP to PSD
TGA to PSD PP5 to PSD JPG to PSD JP2 to PSD
IDRAW to PSD PSDT to PSD SAI2 to PSD OBJ to PSD
IDML to PSD PTG to PSD SAI to PSD PSDX to PSD
EPS to PSD DDS to PSD ASL to PSD CRD to PSD
ICO to PSD PDF to PSD ART to PSD C4D to PSD
PMD to PSD LPS to PSD ACO to PSD INDD to PSD
PSB to PSD RWL to PSD FH10 to PSD PS to PSD
FH11 to PSD AFDESIGN to PSD


Can't open a PSD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PSD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PSD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PSD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PSD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PSD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PSD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PSD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PSD file is damaged.
  • Whether the PSD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PSD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PSD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PSD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PSD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PSD file.

If the PSD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.