PSD to PNG converter

.psd

Adobe Photoshop

PSD – is an image file format created by Adobe for Graphic Designers to create layered images. With this format, a wide range of data from "Photoshop" is available, including texts, graphic layers, or notes. The extension can support multiple shades of gray, monochrome images, as well as CMYK and RGB color models. Such files can be converted to various formats (JEPG, PNG, and others) for subsequent transfer or storage. After changing the format, all the layers are transformed into one, which does not happen when saving with the PSD extension. In this case, they are available for viewing and editing, making them especially useful for working with drafts of various documents. The format is irreplaceable when saving the intermediate results. It is supported by most versions of Photoshop, as well as other Adobe programs.

The PSD extension is characterized by the ability to support various visualization options, including a mask, spot colors, two-color settings, clipping. There are files with the .psb extension in some cases, which support a resolution limit of 30 thousand pixels in width and height. PSD files use the RLE compression algorithm, which allows compressing with minimal loss. However, they are still large, so it is better to use archivers for storing them on disk.

Adobe Systems

.png

Microsoft Paint

PNG – is a scan-line graphic format developed as an alternative to GIF, a commercial license. However, they are both raster image types. PNG is based on the best features of the predecessor, including lossless compression and transparent background support. The PNG technology ensures the preservation of all stages of editing and the restoration of the step by preserving the quality. However, it does not allow us to save several pictures in one file at once, limiting its use in the development of animated images.

The PNG extension was proposed as a tool that helps to transfer and store images on the World Wide Web. The technology is limited to an 8-bit transparency channel so that you can adjust the colors from opaque to transparent. It supports 24-bit RGB colors, matching images, and shades of gray. However, as a non-professional format, PNG can not display other color spaces. Most programs allow you to open such files. They can also run in any browser. Images are different in small weight with good quality.

PNG Development Group (donated to W3C)