How to view a .PSD file online
No app, no account, no upload.
Open your .PSD
Drag a .PSD file of any size onto the viewer, or choose it from your device. It's read right here.
View the layers
Every layer and group is listed with a thumbnail, blend mode and opacity. Click the eye to hide or show it and watch the image update.
Export what you need
Save the whole image as PNG, JPG or WEBP, or download any single layer as a transparent PNG.
What is a .PSD file?
Everything worth knowing about Adobe Photoshop Document.
A PSD file is an Adobe Photoshop Document, the editable, layered working file behind an image. It keeps every layer, mask, text, and adjustment separate for further editing. Open it in Adobe Photoshop, or for free in GIMP, Krita, or Photopea (browser-based, no install). To share the result, export to JPG or PNG; that flattens the layers but opens anywhere.
Programs that open .PSD files
- Windows
- Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo, Krita, Photopea, XnView MP
- macOS
- Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Preview, Affinity Photo, Photopea
- Linux
- GIMP, Krita, Photopea
- Web
- Photopea
| Full name | Adobe Photoshop Document |
|---|---|
| Developer | Adobe (Adobe Inc.) |
| First released | 1990 (Adobe Photoshop 1.0) |
| Category | Images |
| MIME type | image/vnd.adobe.photoshop |
| Signature | 38 42 50 53 ("8BPS" - Photoshop signature) |
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need Photoshop to open a .PSD file?
No. This viewer reads your .PSD file directly: the finished image and every layer, without Adobe software or an account.
Is my design uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is decoded with a JavaScript reader.
Why does the image change slightly when I hide a layer?
At first you see Photoshop's own saved composite, which is exact. When you toggle layers we rebuild the image in the browser. Adjustment layers, layer effects and a few blend modes can't be reproduced exactly yet, and the panel tells you which.
Can I extract a single layer?
Yes. Click a layer's name, then Download this layer as PNG. You get the layer's pixels with transparency, at full resolution.
Why can't I open my PSD?
Very old PSDs, CMYK and Lab documents, or files saved without Maximize Compatibility and with unusual layer types may not open yet. You'll see what we detected and why.
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