PNG to PSD Converter — Editable PSD in Your Browser
This free tool converts a PNG or JPG into a PSD file you can open and edit in Photoshop, GIMP, or Photopea. Your image lands on its own layer with transparency intact. Conversion happens on your device — the file is never uploaded to a server.
Convert PNG, JPG or JPEG to PSD
100% client-side — nothing leaves your deviceHow it works
- Drop your file. Drag and drop a PNG or JPG into the upload zone, or click to choose a file.
- Conversion runs in your browser. The image is converted to a PSD locally — nothing is uploaded to a server.
- Preview the layer. Check the generated layer before saving.
- Download the PSD. Click Download to save the .psd file, ready to open in Photoshop or Photopea.
What's preserved
| What | Preserved? |
|---|---|
| Image pixels & dimensions | Yes — unchanged |
| Transparency (alpha channel) | Yes — preserved per pixel |
| DPI / resolution | Set to 72 PPI (source DPI is not carried over) |
| Color | Yes — exported as standard RGB (sRGB) |
| Text as editable text | No — source images store pixels only; text stays rasterized |
| EXIF metadata | No — not carried over |
| CMYK / 16-bit | No — source formats are 8-bit RGB |
PNG to PSD vs other converters
| Tool | Where it runs | Output | Free limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| LayerPorter | Your browser — no upload | Image on its own layer | Free, no account |
| Convertio | Cloud — file uploaded | Single layer (per their FAQ) | 1 GB free; batch conversion in Premium |
| CloudConvert | Cloud — file uploaded | Not stated | Free tier + paid credits |
| Photopea | Your browser — no upload | Full editor — build layers yourself | Free, ad-supported |
Photopea is a full client-side editor, not just a converter — if you want to edit further after converting, we recommend opening the result there.
FAQ
Will the PSD have editable layers?
The converted PSD opens with your image on its own layer, with transparency intact. A flat image can't be split back into original design elements — no converter can do that. You can add layers, masks, and adjustments on top in any PSD editor.
How do I convert PNG to PSD without Photoshop?
Drop your PNG or JPG into the tool above. It builds a PSD file on your device and downloads it — no Photoshop, no account needed. To edit the result, open it in GIMP, Photopea, or Affinity Photo.
Is transparency preserved?
Yes. The alpha channel of your PNG carries over into the PSD layer, so transparent areas stay transparent when you open the file.
Does converting JPG to PSD improve image quality?
No. Conversion changes the file format, not the pixels. JPG compression artifacts stay in the PSD. What you gain is an editable format you can build on non-destructively.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs in your browser using your device's processor. The image is never sent anywhere — it works even if you disconnect from the internet after the page loads.
More conversions
PNG and JPG images are flat pixels. A PSD keeps your image on its own layer with transparency intact, so you can open it in Photoshop, GIMP, or Photopea and build on it instead of starting from a flat file.