How to use it
- Drop in PSD files.
- The saved composite image is extracted, or visible layers are flattened if there is none.
- Download the PNGs.
The composite image
When Photoshop saves a PSD with “Maximize Compatibility” turned on, which is the default, it stores a flattened copy of the whole image alongside the layers. That composite is exactly what you saw in Photoshop, including adjustment layers, blend modes and effects. This converter uses it whenever it is there, so the PNG matches the design.
When there is no composite
If Maximize Compatibility was switched off, the file has only layers. The converter then stacks the visible pixel layers, respecting their positions and opacity. Blend modes, adjustment layers, masks and layer effects are not applied in that case, so the result can differ from the design, and the tool says so. For an exact result, re-save the PSD with Maximize Compatibility on.
Need the layers separately?
The PSD layer extractor saves every layer as its own PNG, positioned on the full canvas so they line up when stacked.
PSD and PNG compared
| PSD | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| First released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes, including soft edges |
| Animation or pages | Layers | Only as APNG, rarely used |
| Best for | Working files in Photoshop | Screenshots, graphics, text and transparency |
| Support | Adobe and many editors; not browsers | Universal |
Questions people ask
Do I need Photoshop to open a PSD?
No. This converter reads the file in your browser.
Why does my PNG look different from Photoshop?
The PSD was probably saved without Maximize Compatibility, so layers were flattened without blend modes or effects.
Are PSB files supported?
Large-document PSB files may not open; save as PSD if you can.