Private browser converter
PSD to PNG Converter — Export With Transparency
Locally. No upload. No account.
This free tool reads a layered PSD in your browser and exports it as a single PNG with transparency intact. Layers are flattened into the final image — that's how PNG works — so the result is ready for websites, apps, and anywhere a plain image is needed. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Export a PSD file as PNG
100% client-side — nothing leaves your deviceWhat to expect
PSD (what you drop in)
- Multiple layers, masks, and effects
- Editable text and smart objects
- Built for editing, not for the web
PNG (what you get)
- One flattened image, exactly as the document looks
- Transparency preserved, per pixel
- Ready to drop into a site, app, or slide deck
This converter flattens every visible layer into one image — it cannot export individual layers separately or keep effects editable afterward.
What you get
A pixel-accurate flatten
The output matches what you see in the document, with every visible layer, effect, and blend mode composited in.
Transparency preserved
The alpha channel carries over pixel-for-pixel, so a transparent background stays transparent.
Web-ready file size
Lossless compression keeps quality intact while trimming the file down from a multi-layer working document.
Nothing uploaded
Conversion runs in your browser's memory. The design file never touches a server.
What changes — and what does not
| Property | PSD | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| File format | PSD | PNG |
| Layers | Multiple, editable | 0 — fully flattened |
| Transparency | Per-layer alpha | Preserved in the final composite |
| Layer effects | Editable (shadows, glows) | Rendered into the pixels |
| Text | Editable | Rasterized |
| Color mode | RGB, 8-bit | RGB, 8-bit — unchanged |
| File size | Often tens to hundreds of MB | Typically a fraction of the source size |
What's preserved
| What | Preserved? |
|---|---|
| The composited image (what you see) | Yes — exported exactly as the document looks |
| Transparency | Yes — transparent areas stay transparent (PNG supports alpha) |
| Image dimensions | Yes — exported at the document's pixel size |
| Layers as separate layers | No — PNG is a flat format; all layers merge into one image |
| Editable text | No — text is rasterized into the image |
| Layer effects (shadows, glows) | Rendered into the image — visible, but no longer editable |
| Smart objects, masks, adjustment layers | Applied and flattened — their result is kept, their structure is not |
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 file is read locally. Your browser parses the PSD on your device — no server involved.
- Check the preview. See the flattened result, including transparent areas, before saving.
- Download the PNG. Save a lossless PNG, ready for the web, a slide deck, or a chat.
Use cases
Ship a design to a live website
Export the final composite so a developer can drop it straight into HTML or CSS without opening Photoshop.
Post a logo with a transparent background
Keep a logo's transparency intact for use over any background color on a site or slide.
Attach a design preview to an email
Send a flattened image so a client can view the design without opening Photoshop.
Drop a mockup into a slide deck
Flatten a layered mockup into one image sized to paste directly into a presentation.
PSD to PNG vs other converters
| Tool | Where it runs | Output | Free limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| LayerPorter | Your browser — no upload | Flattened PNG with transparency | Free, no account |
| Convertio | Cloud — file uploaded | Flattened PNG | 1 GB free; batch conversion in Premium |
| CloudConvert | Cloud — file uploaded | Flattened PNG, resolution and quality options | Free tier + paid credits |
| Photopea | Your browser — no upload | Full editor — adjust layers before exporting | Free, ad-supported |
CloudConvert lets you adjust resolution and quality settings during conversion — useful if you need a resized export rather than the document's native size.
Browser extension
Need real editable layers?
Flattening a PSD to PNG collapses everything back into one image — the opposite of what you actually want. To capture a live page as fresh, separate layers instead, skip the export step and grab the page directly.
Continue working with your file
Three ways to export a PSD as PNG
| Tool | Runs where | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LayerPorter | Your browser — no upload | Flattened PNG with transparency | Free, no account, one step |
| Photopea | Your browser — no upload | Full editor — adjust layers before exporting | Free, ad-supported, more setup |
| CloudConvert | Cloud — file uploaded | Flattened PNG, resolution and quality options | Free tier, paid credits for more |
FAQ
Does the PNG keep transparency from my PSD?
Yes. PNG supports an alpha channel, so transparent and semi-transparent areas of your document survive the export. If your design has a transparent background, the PNG will too.
What happens to my layers?
They are flattened: every visible layer is merged into one image, exactly as the document looks. PNG has no concept of layers, so this is true of any PSD-to-image export, not just this tool. Your original PSD is not modified.
How do I export a PNG from a PSD without Photoshop?
Drop the .psd into the tool above — your browser reads the file and produces the PNG, no Photoshop or account needed. For more control over individual layers, open the file in Photopea or GIMP before exporting.
Will hidden layers show up in the PNG?
No — the export reflects the document as it looks with the current layer visibility, so layers that were hidden stay out of the image.
Is PNG or JPG better for exporting a design?
PNG if you need transparency or crisp edges on text and UI elements — it is lossless. JPG produces much smaller files for photographic content but fills transparency with a solid color. For logos and interface graphics, PNG is the usual choice.
My PSD has a white background layer — why isn't the PNG transparent?
A solid background layer fills the whole canvas, so it exports as opaque white rather than transparent. Delete or hide that layer in your PSD before converting if you want a transparent PNG.
Are Smart Objects flattened correctly?
Yes. A Smart Object renders at its current display size and position, with any transparency inside it carried into the final PNG — it just stops being an editable Smart Object afterward.
Can I export just one layer instead of the whole document?
Not with this tool — it flattens every visible layer into a single image. To export one layer alone, hide the others in Photopea or Photoshop before converting.
Does blend mode and layer opacity carry over?
Yes. The export composites layers respecting their blend modes and opacity settings, the same way they look in the document — what you see in the preview is what you get in the file.
More conversions
A PSD is a working file; a PNG is a finished image. Exporting flattens your layers into one picture with transparency preserved — the right format for putting a design onto a website or into an app. Need to go the other way? Our PNG to PSD converter wraps a flat image back into an editable file.