About the PSD to PNG
Received a .psd file but don't have Photoshop? This converter opens Photoshop documents in your browser and saves them as PNG, the lossless format every app and website accepts. Transparent areas stay transparent, so logos and cut-outs keep their clear backgrounds. Convert several PSDs at once, see a preview of each and download the PNGs one by one or in a ZIP. The PSD is read on your own device and never uploaded, which keeps client and work files private.
Updated October 2026
How to use the PSD to PNG
- 1Click Select PSD files, or drop .psd files on the page.
- 2Wait while each file is read and converted.
- 3Check the preview and the number of layers in each row.
- 4Download each PNG or all of them as a ZIP.
- 5If a picture is blank, see the note about Maximize Compatibility below.
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.
When to choose PNG over JPG
PNG keeps every pixel and any transparency, so it is the right choice for logos, icons, mock-ups and anything you will edit again. JPG is smaller and better for photos you only want to share.
Typical uses
Clients receiving artwork, developers who need a logo or icon from a designer's file, teachers checking students' Photoshop homework and anyone who downloaded a template from a design site can all get a usable PNG without buying software. The layer count in each row shows how complex the file is, which helps when you ask the designer for changes.
Troubleshooting a blank result
A white or empty PNG nearly always means the merged image wasn't saved. Ask the sender to re-save with Maximize PSD Compatibility, or to export a PNG from Photoshop directly. Damaged downloads can also fail; download the file again and retry.
Phone and computer
Designers often send PSDs to clients who only have a phone. Open this page on the phone, pick the PSD from the downloads or files app and save the PNG to the gallery. PNG keeps transparency, but you may need another format for sharing. Use PSD to JPG for small photos, the Image Converter for other formats, and Compress Image when the PNG is large.
Features
- No Photoshop needed
- Transparency kept
- Full resolution
- Batch conversion with ZIP
- 16-bit files converted to 8-bit
- Private: nothing uploaded
Frequently asked questions
Will the PNG keep a transparent background?
Yes. If the PSD's background is transparent, so is the PNG.
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.
How big can the PSD be?
Files up to a few hundred megabytes usually work on a computer. Phones have less memory, so very large documents may fail there.