Frequently asked questions
Does my PSD get uploaded?
No. The file is read in your browser and converted there. We recommend you glance at the browser’s network panel the first time you use the tool if you want to verify that the document is not posted to a server. Checking a paid license sends only the license key, not the artwork. See the Privacy Policy.
Is Layerzip free?
Yes, for one flattened PNG or JPG under the size cap. Batch jobs, larger files, and layer ZIP export are paid. Details: Pricing.
How accurate is the PNG compared with Photoshop?
When the PSD contains a composite image (usually because it was saved with Maximize Compatibility), the flattened export uses that composite. That is typically very close to the Photoshop canvas.
If we have to rebuild the image from layers, or if you export per-layer PNGs, results may differ. Adjustment layers, some smart-object filters, and certain layer styles are not fully reproduced. This is a known limit of client-side PSD parsers, not a temporary bug we can promise to close. More detail: Extract layers from a PSD and Convert a PSD without Photoshop.
Why do you ask me to enable Maximize Compatibility?
That Photoshop save option stores a flattened preview inside the file. Without it, some files have no composite, and a browser tool cannot always reconstruct the document.
Can I export every layer?
Yes, as a ZIP of PNGs, on a paid plan. Open Extract layers from a PSD.
Do you support PSB, CMYK, or 16-bit files?
CMYK is converted with an approximate profile (not your ICC). 16-bit files can often be read but are saved as 8-bit PNG or JPG. PSB files open within the same size limits (we tested Photoshop-saved PSB samples: 8, 16 and 32-bit, grayscale, groups, masks, clipping). Huge canvases may fail because the browser runs out of memory.
What browsers work?
A current Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari on desktop is the intended target. Mobile browsers may work for small files and fail for large ones.
How does the license key work?
After checkout, you receive a key. Paste it once; this browser remembers it. The key is checked when you start a paid job. Monthly subscribers can manage or cancel billing in the payment provider’s customer portal. A pack spends one credit (checked on our server) each time a paid export starts.
Can I use it for client work?
Yes, in the sense that we do not claim rights to your artwork (see Terms). You are still responsible for having the rights to the PSD and for checking the export before you deliver it.
How is this different from Photopea, CloudConvert, or Convertio?
Photopea is a full editor. CloudConvert and Convertio are upload-based converters with their own free daily or 24-hour credit limits (cited on our comparison page). Layerzip is a no-upload converter with a narrower feature set. The comparison, with sources, is here: Convert a PSD without Photoshop.
Who do I contact?
Email [email protected] (replace with the final domain). Please do not attach confidential PSDs unless we ask; most bugs can be described with layer count, pixel size, color mode, and whether Maximize Compatibility was on.