PSD → PNG
Convert Photoshop PSD to PNG – in your browser
Why PSD → PNG?
Convert Photoshop files losslessly to PNG – no Photoshop needed, directly in browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why convert PSD to PNG?
PNG is lossless and universally supported – perfect for keeping full PSD quality.
Are my images safe?
Yes, conversion happens entirely in your browser.
About PNG
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) was released in 1996 as an open standard and developed as a patent-free alternative to GIF after Unisys demanded licensing fees for the LZW algorithm used in GIF in 1994. PNG uses lossless compression based on the Deflate algorithm and supports up to 16 bits per channel as well as full-color transparency through a dedicated alpha channel. The format is particularly suited for graphics with sharp edges, text, logos, and screenshots – anywhere JPEG would produce artifacts through its lossy compression. PNG does not support animation; this gap is filled by the unofficial APNG format, which is supported by most browsers. The interlaced variant (Adam7) enables progressive loading where a coarse preview becomes visible even with minimal data transferred. PNG is the de facto standard for lossless web graphics and is supported by all browsers, operating systems, and image editing programs. For photography, however, PNG is inefficient since file sizes are significantly larger compared to JPEG or WebP, which is why PNG is primarily used for graphics and screenshots.
About PSD
PSD (Photoshop Document) is the native format of Adobe Photoshop, introduced in 1990 with Photoshop 1.0 as the industry standard for professional image editing and graphic design. PSD stores layers, layer masks, adjustment layers, text layers, Smart Objects, paths, and settings for filters and blending modes completely and without loss. File sizes can reach several gigabytes since all editing data is preserved and no layer compression is applied. PSD supports color depths up to 32 bits per channel, CMYK, Lab color space, and multiple color spaces simultaneously in one document. GIMP can read PSD files with limitations; other programs typically only as a flattened layer without layer structure. The PSB format (Large Document Format) supports files over 2 GB and extremely high resolutions. For distribution and web use, converting to JPG or PNG is required. PSD remains indispensable as a working format in creative production and graphic design workflows.
Why convert PSD → PNG?
PSD (Photoshop Document) is Adobe Photoshop's native format, storing layers, masks, adjustment layers, paths, and editing data. It's proprietary, produces very large files (often 100+ MB), and can't be opened without Photoshop or specialized viewers. Converting to PNG creates a flat, composited version that's universally readable — ideal for the web, presentations, email delivery, and sharing with clients or partners without Photoshop access. PNG is the standard solution for final output of Photoshop projects. PNG supports lossless compression and alpha transparency, making it ideal for graphics, screenshots, and images with transparent areas.