About the PSD to JPG
PSD files can be hundreds of megabytes and need Photoshop to open. This converter turns them into JPG pictures you can view, email and post anywhere, without installing anything. It reads the flattened image Photoshop saves inside every PSD, puts any transparent areas on white and saves a JPG at the quality you choose. Convert a batch at once and download a ZIP. The files are processed in your browser, so private designs stay on your device.
Updated October 2026
How to use the PSD to JPG
- 1Set the JPG quality with the slider.
- 2Click Select PSD files or drop .psd files on the page.
- 3Wait for each file to convert.
- 4Check the previews.
- 5Download the JPGs one by one or as a ZIP.
How the converter reads a PSD
Every PSD contains its layers plus a merged copy of the whole image, which Photoshop writes so that other programs can show the file. The converter reads that merged copy with the open-source ag-psd library and saves it. It doesn't redraw layers itself, so effects, smart objects and adjustment layers look exactly as Photoshop last saved them.
Maximize PSD Compatibility
This Photoshop setting, under Preferences > File Handling, controls whether the merged image is saved. If it is set to Never, other programs, including this converter, may see a blank picture. Set it to Always for files you share.
16-bit and 32-bit files
High bit depth PSDs are converted to 8 bits per channel, which is what PNG, JPG and screens normally use. CMYK files are converted to RGB for screen display, so print colours may shift slightly; use Photoshop's own export for print work.
Sharing previews with clients
JPG is the easiest format to send for approval: it opens in every email app and phone gallery and stays small. Keep the PSD as the master file, and send a fresh JPG after each round of changes so everyone sees the same version.
Making small files for email
PSD files are big because they store every layer. The JPG holds only the final picture, so a 150 MB PSD often becomes a 1 to 3 MB JPG at full resolution. If you need it smaller still, use our Image Resizer or Compress Image after converting.
Troubleshooting a blank result
A white JPG usually means the PSD was saved without its merged image. Ask the designer to re-save with Maximize PSD Compatibility switched on, or to export a JPG straight from Photoshop with File > Export > Export As.
On a phone
Pick PSD files from your phone's files app; the JPGs save to your downloads, ready to share in a message.
Features
- No Photoshop needed
- Quality slider
- Transparent areas become white
- Batch conversion with ZIP
- Full resolution
- Runs on your device
Frequently asked questions
What happens to transparency?
JPG can't store transparency, so see-through areas become white. Use PSD to PNG if you need to keep them.
Which quality should I choose?
85 to 95% for sharing designs and photos. Lower values make smaller files that may show blur around text.
Do I need Photoshop?
No. The file is read in your browser, so you can see and convert PSDs on any phone or computer without Adobe software.
Why does my PSD look different from Photoshop?
The converter uses the flattened preview Photoshop stores inside the file. If the PSD was saved with Maximize PSD Compatibility turned off, that preview can be blank or white; open it in Photoshop, turn the option on and save again.
Can I get the separate layers?
Not with this tool. It saves the whole picture as one image, as it looks with all visible layers combined.
Does it read PSB (large document) files?
Small PSB files may work, but very large documents can be too big to process in a browser.
Is my design uploaded?
No. The PSD never leaves your device, which matters for client work and unreleased designs.
Can I convert many PSDs at once?
Yes. Select them together; each is converted in turn and Download all saves a ZIP.