Layerzip

Free online PSD viewer

Drop a PSD to see what is inside: the flattened image, the layer list with thumbnails, hidden and empty layers, canvas size, colour mode and bit depth. Viewing is free, needs no account, and the file is not uploaded.

How to view a PSD file without Photoshop

  1. Drop the .psd (or .psb) file on the viewer above, or click it to choose the file.
  2. Wait a moment while the file is parsed in your browser. Large files take longer.
  3. Read the preview and the document details: size, colour mode, bit depth, layer count, and whether a stored composite was found.
  4. Scroll the layer list to see each layer’s thumbnail and name, with badges for hidden and empty layers and for groups.

What the viewer shows

Detail What it tells you
Preview The document as it was last saved, transparency shown on a checkerboard
Document Canvas width and height in pixels
Color RGB, CMYK, Grayscale and so on
Bit depth 8, 16 or 32 bits per channel
Layers Number of raster layers, with a thumbnail and name for each
Composite Whether Photoshop stored a flattened image (Found) or not (Missing)

Hidden layers, empty layers and groups are labelled, so you can tell at a glance why a layer is not visible in the preview.

Typical uses

  • A client or colleague sent a PSD and you do not have Photoshop.
  • You want to check which layers a template contains before buying or downloading more of them.
  • You need to know whether a file has a stored composite before you run it through a converter or a script.
  • You want a quick PNG of the whole design: click Download PNG under the preview.

Privacy

The file is read with an open-source PSD parser running in a background thread of this page. Nothing is sent to a server, so confidential designs stay on your device.

Questions

Is the PSD viewer free?

Yes. Opening and inspecting a file is free for PSDs up to 30 MB and 8,000 px on the long edge. Downloading one flattened PNG or JPG is free too. Larger files and exporting every layer need a paid plan.

Can I edit the PSD here?

No. Layerzip is a viewer and converter. To change text, masks or layers in the browser, use a full editor such as Photopea. The comparison is on Convert a PSD without Photoshop.

Why does the preview look different from Photoshop?

The preview uses the flattened image that Photoshop stores in the file when Maximize Compatibility is on. If the file has none, the viewer shows Composite: Missing and builds a best-effort image from the layers, which can miss adjustment layers, blend modes and layer styles.

Does it open PSB files?

Yes, within the same size and pixel limits. We tested it on Photoshop-saved PSB sample files (8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, grayscale, with groups, masks and clipping). Very large PSBs, which is what the format exists for, will usually exceed browser memory.

Does the viewer work on a phone?

Small files usually work in mobile Chrome and Safari. Large PSDs need more memory than most phones give a browser tab.