Layered format
.psd
Adobe Photoshop's native layered raster format.
- Category
- Layered
- Best for
- Image editing source files
- Extension
- .psd
When to use it
Use PSD when image editing source files. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the layered category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related layered formats