Open and edit a PSD file without installing Photoshop
Drop in a .psd file and PhotoJam rebuilds it layer by layer — including hidden layers — so you can keep editing exactly where the file left off, then export back to PSD or flatten it to PNG, JPEG or WEBP.
Open free editorStep by step
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Open your .psd file
Use Open or drag the file onto the canvas; each Photoshop layer becomes its own editable layer.
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Edit like any other project
Move, hide, adjust or add to the layers with the same tools as any PhotoJam project.
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Export back to PSD or an image
Save the result as a .psd with layers intact, or flatten it to PNG, JPEG or WEBP.
What PSD support actually covers
PhotoJam reads a .psd file’s layer structure directly — names, stacking order and visibility — so a file built in Photoshop opens with the same layers you’d see there, not a single flattened image.
Hidden layers stay hidden until you choose to show them, and everything (position, order, visibility) round-trips correctly if you export back to .psd after editing — useful for handing a file back to someone still working in Photoshop.
This is layer and pixel support, not a reimplementation of Photoshop’s full feature set: smart objects, layer effects beyond stroke/shadow/glow, and adjustment layer types Photoshop supports that PhotoJam doesn’t will come through as their flattened pixels rather than as editable equivalents.
For everyday work — opening a PSD someone sent you, tweaking a layer, cropping, exporting a quick PNG — that covers the common case without needing Photoshop installed at all.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Photoshop installed to open a PSD file?
No — that’s the point. Open the .psd directly in PhotoJam, in any browser.
Will my layers stay separate?
Yes, each layer in the PSD becomes its own layer in PhotoJam, including hidden ones.
Can I export back to PSD after editing?
Yes, with your layers intact, or flatten the result to PNG, JPEG or WEBP instead.
Does it support every Photoshop feature?
No — smart objects and some advanced effects come through flattened rather than editable. Layers, position, visibility and basic styles work as expected.