PSD to PNG
Upload a PSD file and download it as PNG. Free to start.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the PSD file on the orange block above, or press “Choose PSD”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to PNG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the PNG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How PSD to PNG conversion works
Adobe Photoshop Document (PSD) preserves non-destructive editing layers, masks, adjustment layers, and smart objects in a proprietary Adobe format. Portable Network Graphics (PNG) uses lossless DEFLATE compression and supports a full alpha-transparency channel, preserving every pixel exactly as encoded. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. The output is pixel-accurate: no further quality is lost beyond what the source already encoded. The result is a standard PNG file readable by any compatible application. 1converter handles PSD-to-PNG conversion server-side: files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on isolated cloud infrastructure, and the converted output is available for download for 24 hours before automatic deletion. No account is required for standard conversions.
Sources and specifications
Quality levels for PSD → PNG
| Level | File size | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Low qualitySmallest file, basic quality | Very small | Very fast |
| Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and quality | Medium | Fast |
| High qualityLarger file, great quality | Large | Moderate |
| Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible quality | Very large | Slow |
Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.
When to convert
What the PNG file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Universal viewingNo Photoshop needed
- Transparency supportPreserve alpha channels
- Sharing designs with clients
- Exporting graphics for web
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The PNG file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
- Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode