PSD viewer
To open a PSD file, drop it in the box below. It opens straight away, even with no extension or the wrong one. Your browser opens it on your device: nothing is uploaded.
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Opened on this device, never uploadedDrop or paste another file at any time
What you see
| PSD in the viewer | |
|---|---|
| Shown | The flattened picture (layers merged) |
| Colours | RGB, grey, bitmap, indexed, duotone and CMYK; 8, 16 and 32 bits |
| Large documents | PSB opens too |
| Needs | “Maximize compatibility” on when it was saved |
| Next | Convert to PNG or JPG |
| Extensions | .psd, .psb |
| Upload | None: opened on your device |
What is a PSD file?
In short
PSD is Photoshop’s own format, with every layer, mask and adjustment. It also stores a flattened copy of the whole picture.
That flattened picture, as Photoshop last saved it, with zoom and actual size. Layers are not shown one by one.
How to open a PSD file
- Add your PSD. Drop the file in the box, choose it or paste it.
- Look at it. That flattened picture, as Photoshop last saved it, with zoom and actual size. Layers are not shown one by one.
- Take it further. Open in hands it, in a new tab, to File converter or Batch.
Questions
Yes, to look at it: drop it here and the flattened picture is shown. To keep its layers you still need an editor that reads PSD.
Photoshop leaves the flattened copy out when “Maximize compatibility” is off. Save it again with that on, or export a PNG.
No. The viewer runs in your browser and opens the file on your device. Nothing is sent anywhere.