PSD File Extension

PSD file extension is created by Adobe, also known as Adobe Photoshop Document. PSD has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PSD files in Adobe Photoshop Elements program.

Adobe Photoshop Document File Type

What is a PSD File Type?

You can modify d'and PSD layers; other elements such as images, shapes, text and effects. The PSD supports RGB, CMYK, grayscale, monochrome, duotone, index color, Lab and multichannel colors. The color mode can be changed in Image & &&& rarr; Mode under-menu. When you are ready to publish the image, you can export it to formats such as .JPEG, .GIF, and .PNG.

Although the PSD files are saved in a proprietary format, they can be opened directly with Apple Preview, which is included with MacOS. they can also be opened by included media programs with Windows if the correct codec, such as the PSD codec Ardfry, is installed.

Free online PSD Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PSD (Adobe Photoshop Document) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PSD, merge, split and compare the PSD files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PSD Converter

Open PSD

Edit PSD

Compare PSD Files

Merge PSD Files

Split PSD Files

PSD Metadata Viewer

PSD Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Adobe Photoshop Document .PSD File Extensions while opening the .PSD files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PSD Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Adobe Photoshop Document on your system such as Adobe Photoshop Elements.
2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Photoshop Elements program for *.psd (Adobe Photoshop Document) files.
   
   

   Associate PSD Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PSD (e.g example.psd) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Adobe Adobe Photoshop Elements program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .psd files.
   
   

   Associate PSD Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PSD (e.g example.psd) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Adobe Adobe Photoshop Elements program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Adobe Photoshop Elements extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PSD File Extensions

PSD default file extension is .PSD and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PSD File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PSD files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PSD File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	CADSoftTools ABViewer 10 for Windows	Commercial	CADSoftTools
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Adobe Character Animator 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	CELSYS Clip Studio Paint Pro 1 for Windows	Commercial	CELSYS
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Dimension CC 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Dreamweaver 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Fireworks CS6 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash CC for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for Windows	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	Adobe FreeHand 11 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Blackmagic Design Fusion 8 for Windows	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	GIMP 2.10 for Windows	Freeware	GIMP
	Newera Graphics Converter Pro 3 for Windows	Commercial	Newera
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	IrfanView 4 for Windows	Freeware	IrfanView
	Irrlicht 1 for Windows	Open Source	Irrlicht
	Natron 1 for Windows	Open Source	Natron
	Corel Painter 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Chaos Group Pdplayer 1 for Windows	Commercial	Chaos Group
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Windows	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics
	Quark QuarkXPress 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Quark
	Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Dassault Systemes
	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Microsoft Windows PowerShell 000 for Windows	Included with OS	Microsoft
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Windows	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PSD File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Character Animator 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	CELSYS Clip Studio Paint Pro 1 for MacOs	Commercial	CELSYS
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Dimension CC 2018 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Dreamweaver 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Google Drive 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	Adobe Fireworks CS6 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash CC for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for MacOs	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	Adobe FreeHand 11 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Blackmagic Design Fusion for Mac 8 for MacOs	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	GIMP 2.10 for MacOs	Freeware	GIMP
	Newera Graphics Converter Pro 3 for MacOs	Commercial	Newera
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Irrlicht 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Irrlicht
	Natron 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Natron
	Corel Painter 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Chaos Group Pdplayer 1 for MacOs	Commercial	Chaos Group
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Pixelmator Team Pixelmator 3 for MacOs	Commercial	Pixelmator Team
	Apple Preview 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Quark QuarkXPress 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Quark
	Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Dassault Systemes
	Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Roxio Toast 18 for MacOs	Commercial	Roxio
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for MacOs	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PSD file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GIMP 2.10 for Linux	Freeware	GIMP
	Irrlicht 1 for Linux	Open Source	Irrlicht
	Natron 1 for Linux	Open Source	Natron
	Chaos Group Pdplayer 1 for Linux	Commercial	Chaos Group
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Linux	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PSD file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk Pixlr 000 for Web	Free Trial	Autodesk Pixlr
	Google Drive 2020 for Web	Freeware	Google
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Web	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open PSD file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Pixelmator Team Pixelmator for iOS 2 for iOS	Commercial	Pixelmator Team

Open PSD file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PSD - Adobe Photoshop Document

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