About the PSD to PDF
PSD files can only be opened by Photoshop or a few other programs, but a PDF opens everywhere. This tool reads the flattened picture saved inside each Photoshop file and places it on a PDF page. Add several PSD files to make one multi-page PDF, move them into the order you want, and choose A4, Letter or a page the same size as the picture. It is useful for sending a design for review, for printing or for archiving. Layers, text layers and effects are merged into the single picture Photoshop saved. Nothing is uploaded.
Updated October 2026
How to use the PSD to PDF
- 1Press Select PSD files, or drop your Photoshop files on the page.
- 2Add more files if you want them in the same PDF, and move them into order.
- 3Choose the page size, orientation and margin.
- 4Press Convert to PDF.
- 5Download the PDF and check each page.
Why send a PDF instead of a PSD
Reviewers, clients and print shops rarely have Photoshop. A PDF opens in any browser, on any phone and in any print workflow. Converting a PSD to PDF is the simplest way to let someone look at a design without installing anything or risking changes to your layered file.
What the tool uses from the PSD
Photoshop saves a flattened preview of the whole composition inside every PSD when compatibility is on. That is what we read and place on the page. It reflects the visible layers at the time you saved, with effects applied. Hidden layers are not shown, and layers cannot be switched on or off here.
- Visible layers as flattened
- Layer effects and blend modes as applied
- No layers, text objects or masks in the PDF
Page size and layout
Use A4 or Letter if the PDF is for printing or e-mailing; the picture is scaled to fit with the margin you choose. Pick Same as image to get a page the exact size of each picture, which is best for screens and for reviewing designs at their real proportions.
Combining files
Add several PSD files to make one PDF, for example all the screens of an app design or the pages of a brochure. Use the arrows to move a file up or down. Mixed orientations are handled when orientation is set to Auto.
Phone and computer
On a phone, pick PSD files from your files app; large files can be tens of megabytes, so allow a moment. On a computer, drop many files at once. The PDF is built on your device, with no upload and no size limit beyond your memory.
Good to know
If a PSD uses a colour mode such as CMYK, colours are converted to screen colours for the PDF and can look a little different from print proofs. The PDF is meant for viewing and sharing, not for professional print production. Keep the PSD as your master file. If you only need a flat picture, use PSD to PNG, and join several results into one file with Merge PDF.
Features
- Reads the flattened picture of a PSD
- Many files into one PDF
- Reorder files before converting
- A4, Letter or same-as-image page size
- Orientation and margin options
- Private: nothing is uploaded
Frequently asked questions
Are my Photoshop layers kept?
No. A PDF made here contains the flattened picture that Photoshop saves inside the PSD. Layers, text layers, masks and effects are merged in that picture.
Why does a PSD need to be saved with compatibility?
Photoshop stores the flattened picture only if Maximize Compatibility is on, which is the default. If it was turned off, the tool tells you that no picture was found.
Can I combine several PSD files?
Yes. Add them all and arrange the order. Each becomes one page in the PDF.
Does it keep the quality of the picture?
Yes. The picture is stored as lossless data, so the PDF can be large for big files. Use Compress PDF afterwards if you need a smaller size.
Which PSD types work?
Regular PSD files with 8, 16 or 32 bits per channel in RGB, grayscale or CMYK as long as a flattened picture is saved inside. Huge PSB files may not open.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The conversion happens in your browser.