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PNG to PSD Converter — Editable PSD in Your Browser
Locally. No upload. No account.
This free tool converts a PNG 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.
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or choose a PNG file from your device
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Creates one editable image layer. Need real website layers?
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What to expect
PNG (what you drop in)
- Flat pixels — no layers
- May have an alpha channel
- Nothing editable beyond the pixels
PSD (what you get)
- Your image on its own named layer
- Transparency preserved, per pixel
- Opens in Photoshop, GIMP, or Photopea
This converter does not reconstruct separate text, object, button, or background layers from a flat PNG.
What you get
One editable layer
Your image lands on its own named layer in the PSD, ready to build on top of.
Transparency preserved
The alpha channel carries over pixel-for-pixel, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Standard PSD file
We verify every build by re-opening it — it works in Photoshop, GIMP, and Photopea.
Nothing uploaded
Conversion runs in your browser's memory. The file never touches a server.
What changes — and what does not
| Property | PNG | PSD |
|---|---|---|
| File format | PNG | PSD |
| Layers | None — one flat image | 1 image layer |
| Transparency | Alpha channel | Preserved, per pixel |
| Color mode | RGB, 8-bit | RGB, 8-bit — unchanged |
| Resolution | Source DPI (if set) | 72 PPI |
| Editability | Pixels only | Ready for masks, adjustments, added layers |
| Text & shapes | Rasterized pixels, not reconstructed | Still rasterized pixels — not split into objects |
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 |
How to convert
- Drop your PNG. Drag a PNG into the upload zone, or click to choose one from your device.
- It converts in your browser. Reading the PNG, then building the PSD document — both steps run locally, with no upload.
- Download or open in Photopea. Save the .psd file, or send it straight to Photopea to keep editing.
Use cases
Add a background in Photoshop
Bring a transparent PNG into a PSD so you can drop in a new background layer without touching the original pixels.
Hand off a logo for editing
Give a designer an editable PSD instead of a flat export they'd have to trace by hand.
Build a mockup
Start layering text and UI elements over a screenshot once it's in PSD form.
Archive in a Photoshop-friendly format
Keep design assets in a format your team's existing tools already open.
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.
Browser extension
Need real editable layers?
A flat PNG only ever gives you one image layer. To get separate text, image, button, and background layers, capture the live page instead of exporting a flat file.
Continue working with your file
Three ways to turn a PNG into a PSD
| Tool | Runs where | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LayerPorter | Your browser — no upload | One image layer, transparency preserved | Free, no account, instant |
| Photopea | Your browser — no upload | Full editor — build layers yourself | Free, ad-supported, more setup |
| Photoshop (File > Place) | Desktop app | One placed/smart-object layer | Requires a paid license |
FAQ
Will the PSD have editable layers?
The converted PSD opens with your image on its own layer, with transparency intact. A flat PNG 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 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 change the image quality?
No. Conversion changes the file container, not the pixels — a PNG's pixels land in the PSD exactly as they were. If you're starting from a JPG photo instead, use the JPG to PSD converter, which handles compression artifacts the same honest way.
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.
What's the maximum file size?
30 MB and 6000×6000 px. Both limits are enforced on your device before conversion starts, so an oversized file is rejected immediately instead of stalling.
Will the PSD open in Photoshop?
Yes — the converter writes a standard PSD, and we verify every build by re-opening the output (a round-trip test). It also opens in Photopea and GIMP.
Does this work offline?
Yes — once this page is open, you can disconnect from the internet. Conversion runs entirely in memory on your device, so no connection is needed to finish it.
Can I convert multiple PNGs at once?
One PNG at a time on this page. Convert, download, then drop the next one — there's no batch queue or account to slow that down.
What happens if I drop a JPG instead of a PNG?
This tool only accepts PNG files. If it detects a JPG, it offers a direct link to the JPG to PSD converter and carries your file over automatically — no need to pick it again.
More conversions
PNG 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.