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What is a .psd file?
A .psd is an Adobe Photoshop document, keeping every layer, mask and effect separate so the image stays editable.
How to open a .psd file
- WindowsPhotoshop
- WindowsGIMP (free)
- WindowsPhotopea in a browser (free)
- MacPhotoshop
- MacGIMP
- MacAffinity Photo
- LinuxGIMP
- LinuxKrita
How to convert a .psd file
- Export as .jpg or .png for sharing (layers are flattened), or .tiff to keep quality.
MIME type
When a .psd file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
image/vnd.adobe.photoshopThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .psd.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | — | image/vnd.adobe.photoshop | x-fmt/92 |