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How to Convert PSD to JPG

PSD files contain Photoshop's full editing capability — layers, adjustments, smart objects, text. Converting to JPG flattens everything into a single shareable image. This is needed for sharing designs, creating web images from Photoshop work, and using PSD artwork in applications that don't support Photoshop files.

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Other ways to convert PSD to JPG

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    Adobe Photoshop

    File → Export → Export As → JPG → set Quality (about 85% for the web, 95% for print) → Export. Or File → Save a Copy → JPEG (Save As in older versions). Photoshop gives full control over quality, size and colour profile.

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    GIMP (free Photoshop alternative)

    Download GIMP from gimp.org. Open the PSD; GIMP imports its layers. Image → Flatten Image merges them. File → Export As → name the file with .jpg → Export → set quality → Export. Most PSDs look right; ones with advanced blend modes or smart objects can look slightly different.

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    Photopea (free, in the browser)

    Go to photopea.com, open the PSD with File → Open, then File → Export as → JPG. Photopea reads the layers itself, so it also handles PSDs saved without 'Maximize Compatibility'. It's free with ads.

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    macOS Preview

    Preview opens most PSD files: File → Export → Format: JPEG → Save. It shows the flattened image Photoshop stores in the file (when 'Maximize Compatibility' was on), not a fresh render of the layers.

Why convert PSD to JPG?

PSD is a working file format — designed for editing, not sharing. It can be 100MB+ for a complex design. Converting to JPG produces a flat, compressed image suitable for web, email, and sharing. The critical step is flattening: all layers, adjustments, and effects are merged into a single pixel image before JPG compression is applied.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting PSD to JPG lose layer information?
Yes — JPG is a flat image format with no concept of layers. Converting PSD to JPG flattens all layers into a single composite. You cannot re-edit the layers after conversion. Always keep the original PSD as your master file. Think of JPG as the 'print' of your Photoshop design.
What quality setting should I use for PSD to JPG?
For web use: 85% quality. For email or social media: 80-85%. For print or high-quality sharing: 95%. At 85%, files are usually less than half the size of 100% quality, with no visible difference at normal viewing sizes. Photoshop's Save a Copy dialog uses a 0–12 scale instead of percent; there's no exact match, so compare a couple of settings by eye.
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