Private browser converter
PSD to JPG Converter — Shareable Images in Your Browser
Locally. No upload. No account.
This free tool flattens a PSD into a JPG you can attach to an email, post, or share anywhere. It's compressed at a fixed 92% quality — high enough that the loss is hard to see, small enough to send easily. JPG doesn't support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white. The file is converted on your device and never uploaded to a server.
Turn a PSD file into a JPG
100% client-side — nothing leaves your deviceWhat to expect
PSD (what you drop in)
- Multiple layers, masks, and effects
- Can be hundreds of MB
- Built for editing, not sending
JPG (what you get)
- One flattened, compressed image
- Transparent areas filled with white
- Small enough for email or chat
This converter compresses at a fixed 92% JPG quality and cannot keep transparency — JPG has no alpha channel, so transparent areas are filled with white.
What you get
A share-ready file
Flattening and compressing together turn a multi-layer PSD into a file small enough to attach anywhere.
Consistent quality
Every export uses the same fixed 92% quality, so results stay predictable from file to file.
A quick visual reference
Send collaborators a flattened preview without handing over the full working file.
Nothing uploaded
Compression runs in your browser's memory. The design file never touches a server.
What changes — and what does not
| Property | PSD | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| File format | PSD | JPG |
| Layers | Multiple, editable | 0 — fully flattened |
| Transparency | Per-layer alpha | Filled with white |
| Compression | None, or per-layer | Fixed 92% JPG quality |
| Text | Editable | Rasterized |
| File size | Often tens to hundreds of MB | Typically a fraction of the source size |
| Color mode | RGB, 8-bit | RGB, 8-bit — unchanged |
What's preserved
| What | Preserved? |
|---|---|
| The composited image (what you see) | Yes — flattened into one picture |
| Image dimensions | Yes — exported at the document's pixel size |
| Transparency | No — JPG has no alpha channel; transparent areas are filled with white |
| Layers as separate layers | No — JPG is a flat format; keep your PSD as the master file |
| Editable text | No — text is rasterized into the image |
| Exact pixel values | Approximated — export uses a fixed 92% JPG quality, which is visually close to lossless for most images |
| Layer effects (shadows, glows) | Rendered into the image — visible, but no longer editable |
How it works
- Drop your PSD. Drag a .psd file into the upload zone, or click to choose one. Works with layered PSD files — layers are flattened into the final image.
- The JPG is built locally. Your browser flattens the document and compresses it to JPG on your device — no server involved.
- Check the preview. Transparent areas are shown filled with white — that is how they will look in the JPG.
- Download and share. Save the .jpg and attach it, post it, or drop it into a doc.
Use cases
Attach a design to an email
Flatten and compress a PSD into a file light enough to send without hitting an attachment size limit.
Post a design for quick feedback
Share a flattened preview in a chat app without exporting from Photoshop by hand.
Print a proof copy
Get a small, shareable file a client can review on a phone before you commit to the final design.
Back up a visual snapshot
Keep a lightweight record of how a design looked at a point in time, separate from the working PSD.
PSD to JPG vs other converters
| Tool | Where it runs | Output | Free limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| LayerPorter | Your browser — no upload | Flattened JPG, fixed 92% quality | Free, no account |
| Convertio | Cloud — file uploaded | Flattened JPG | 1 GB free; batch conversion in Premium |
| CloudConvert | Cloud — file uploaded | Flattened JPG, resolution and quality options | Free tier + paid credits |
| Photopea | Your browser — no upload | Full editor — edit, then export as JPG | Free, ad-supported |
CloudConvert also offers resolution and quality controls, and its paid credits make sense if you convert large batches regularly.
Browser extension
Need real editable layers?
A JPG export compresses your PSD into one flat, lossy image — there is no way back to layers from there. To start a page over as real text, image, button, and background layers, capture it live instead.
Continue working with your file
Three ways to turn a PSD into a JPG
| Tool | Runs where | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LayerPorter | Your browser — no upload | Flattened JPG, fixed 92% quality | Free, no account, one step |
| Photopea | Your browser — no upload | Full editor — edit, then export as JPG | Free, ad-supported, more setup |
| CloudConvert | Cloud — file uploaded | Flattened JPG, resolution and quality options | Free tier, paid credits for more |
FAQ
What happens to transparent areas?
They are filled with white. JPG cannot store transparency, so every converter composites transparent regions against a background color. If you need the transparency kept, export a PNG instead.
Can I choose the JPG quality?
Not yet — this tool exports at a fixed 92% quality, which balances a small file size with visual fidelity for web, email, and chat use. If you need a different quality level or other export controls, CloudConvert offers those options.
How do I get a JPG from a PSD without Photoshop?
Drop the .psd into the tool above; your browser reads the file, flattens it, and saves the JPG — no Photoshop, no account. To edit the design before exporting, open it in Photopea or GIMP.
Does the JPG keep my layers?
No. A JPG is a single flat image — layers, masks, and editable text do not survive the export. Treat the JPG as a copy for sharing and keep the original PSD as your working file.
Why is the JPG so much smaller than my PSD?
Two reasons: the layer structure is discarded, and JPG compresses the remaining image. A multi-layer working file shrinking from hundreds of megabytes to a few is normal and does not mean data was lost from your PSD — the original stays untouched.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes — PSD input is capped at 60 MB, checked on your device before conversion starts, so an oversized file is rejected immediately rather than stalling the tab. Large, effects-heavy documents may still take a few extra seconds to flatten.
Can I convert several PSD files to JPG at once?
Not on this page — it handles one PSD at a time. Convert, download, then drop the next file; there's no batch queue or account needed to do that.
Will layer effects like drop shadows show up in the JPG?
Yes. Shadows, glows, and other effects render into the flattened image exactly as they appear in the document — they just stop being editable once flattened.
Why does the JPG look slightly different from my PSD preview?
A small amount of compression is expected at 92% quality — it's tuned to be visually close to lossless for most designs. If you need pixel-exact output, export a PNG instead, which has no compression loss.
More conversions
A PSD is built for editing; a JPG is built for sending. Flattening your design into a compressed image makes it small enough for email and chat apps while looking the same at a glance. Keep the PSD as your source of truth — the JPG is the copy that travels.