PSD File
What are PSD files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PSD file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PSD files.
What is a PSD file?
A .PSD file is an Adobe Photoshop image file.
The .psd file extension is given to files that have been created by the Adobe Photoshop computer application. The Adobe Photoshop application is a professional image-editing program that can create various image elements such as layers and masks. When these files are created, they are saved with the .psd file extension.
Adobe Photoshop is one of the most commonly-used image editing applications on the market and it is very popular among desktop publishers and image editors. The images created in Adobe Photoshop tend to take up less space than other image file formats. Both Windows and Macintosh computers can read PSD files with the appropriate software installed.
How to open PSD files
We have identified seven PSD openers that are compatible with this specific type of PSD file.
Programs that open Adobe Photoshop image files
Bitberry File Opener | Verified | |
Adobe Photoshop | Verified | |
IrfanView | Verified | |
ACDSee | Verified | |
ImageMagick | Verified |
GIMP | Verified | |
Pixillion Image Converter | Verified |
Last updated: May 27, 2024
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of PSD files. Remember, different programs may use PSD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
QuickTime | User submitted | |
Adobe Photoshop Elements | User submitted | |
PhotoPad Image Editor | User submitted | |
HoneyView3 | User submitted | |
Honeyview | User submitted |
Corel PaintShop Pro | User submitted | |
Microsoft Picture It | Discontinued | |
Ashampoo Photo Commander | User submitted | |
FastStone Image Viewer | User submitted | |
PSD Viewer | User submitted |
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