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What is the purpose of a PSD file?

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PSD is Photoshop's proprietary format that can store information in multiple layers. It's useful when you have edited/are editing an image in separate layers and want to return at a later time to make changes to one or more of those layers. PSDs also do not use compression, so you won't loose image quality from saving your file; this is ideal for editing and if you want to save out your image in multiple file formats with different resolution and compression settings, while preserving the original image quality within the psd.

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Which software uses the psd file type?

psd is a photoshop extension and can be opened with photoshop or photoshop elements.


How do I save psd file as an .eps vector file?

Open PSD file in Photoshop then go to File > Save As. In Save As dialog choose from Format drop down list at bottom of dialog: Photoshop EPS.


What is full form PSD?

"Photoshop Data file"


What is best format for photo editing and printing?

PSD is native Photoshop format and supports most of Photoshop editing capabilities. You can send to some (not to all) printing companies PSD files. Otherwise save file for printing purpose as PDF or TIFF.


What is the default format when saving a file readily for editing?

In Photoshop - PSD file format.


Psd file is not readable. any solution?

It must be file corruption. Given trouble you may solving out due to tool below. Software helps you opening .psd file of any version Adobe Photoshop.


What computer program is required to open a PSD file?

To open a PSD file is an Adobe Photoshop file. To open such a file one needs to have Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Elements installed on their computer as well as the latest Adobe flash player.


What does the abbreviation psd stand for?

Its stand for "Photoshop Data file"


Do psd files maintain layers?

Yes, .psd files maintain the layers you create in Photoshop so that the next time you open your .psd file in Photoshop you can continue to work directly onto the layers.


How do you open psd file?

With the help of Photoshop or you may try alternative variant below. Program opens/reads/views/repairs .psd files.


What are the disadvantage of psd?

Web browsers cannot read PSDs file format.


Can you open a Photoshop CS4 file to Adobe CS5?

Yes, Photoshop is backwards compatible, however, once you save the file in CS5 you will not be able to use it in CS4 anymore. You can use files saved in CS5 in almost any other version and any page layout program which supports psd files, here i mean to save as psd. When saving turn on Maximize PSD and PSB File Compatibility in Edit > Preferences > File Handling.