What's the PSD File?

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PSD File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that PSD files are associated with two unique file types (the most prevalent being the Adobe Photoshop Document format) and can be viewed primarily with Adobe Illustrator CC, including eighteen other known software applications (listed below). Generally, these files are considered Raster Image Files, but they can also be Data Files.

The PSD File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Interested to learn more about the PSD File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens PSD files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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Sorts of PSD Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading PSD Type

.PSD
Extension:.psd
Category:Adobe Photoshop Document

A PSD file is a raster image file mostly associated with Adobe Photoshop. It is the native file format of Photoshop and contains image layers, adjustment layers, layer masks, and other elements unique to the software. Even though PSD is a proprietary file format, it can be directly opened by Apple Preview and other media programs for Windows if the correct codec is installed.

Organization: Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Category:Raster Image Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.psd

Other PSD Descriptions

.PSD
Extension:.psd
Category:DESIGN II General Flowsheet

The PSD file extension may also be a general flowsheet created by DESIGN II, a dynamic process simulator for Windows operating system.

Organization: WinSim
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open DESIGN II General Flowsheet Files:


Design II by WinSim

Compatible with:

Windows

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PSD Demand


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Sources of PSD Problems


Frequent PSD Opening Issues

Adobe Illustrator CC Isn't There

Double-clicking your PSD file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PSD File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Adobe Illustrator CC installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PSD file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PSD, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Adobe Illustrator CC Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Adobe Photoshop Document file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Adobe Photoshop Document file was created by a newer Adobe Illustrator CC than what you have installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your PSD file and clicking "Properties".


Conclusion: The majority of PSD file opening issues are due to not having the correct Adobe Illustrator CC version installed.


Other PSD File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Adobe Illustrator CC or another PSD-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Adobe Photoshop Document files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PSD files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for PSD
  • The PSD file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a PSD-associated program (eg. Adobe Illustrator CC)
  • Your PSD can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • PSD file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PSD file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Adobe Photoshop Document file

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