PSD: The Raster Powerhouse
Photoshop Document (PSD) is the native file format for Adobe Photoshop. It is a raster-based format that supports layers, masks, and transparency.
PSDs are the foundation of digital photo editing and digital painting. A single PSD can contain hundreds of layers, including text, vector shapes, and smart objects. For example, a movie poster is usually built as a massive PSD file so that every element—from the hero actor to the background smoke—remains independently editable.
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard PSD has a 2GB limit. For larger files, you must use the PSB (Large Document Format), which supports up to 4 Exabytes.
Yes, many programs like GIMP, Affinity Photo, and even some browsers can open basic PSDs, though complex effects might be lost.
PSD files store every pixel of every layer. High-resolution photos, many adjustment layers, and smart objects all add to the file size.
It is primarily raster (pixel-based), but it can contain “vector” data like text and shape layers, though they are eventually rendered as pixels.
Usually no. You should send a flattened JPG or PNG. You only send a PSD if the client needs to edit the layers themselves.
A feature that allows you to save different versions of a layout (e.g., different background colors) within the same single PSD file.
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