PhotoFile format reference
Choose the right file for the next step.
Use File → Open for a new document tab, Place image as layer for the current composition, Save PSD for an editable working file, or Export for a finished image.
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Import and export at a glance
| Format | Open | Save / export | Important detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSD | Yes | Yes | Supported editable layers; not every Photoshop feature round-trips. |
| PNG, JPEG, WebP | Yes | Yes | Flattened image output; JPEG does not preserve transparency. |
| TIFF | Yes | Yes | Supported native-depth workflows; exported photos are flattened. |
| HEIC / HEIF, JPEG XL | Yes | No | Open and convert to another supported output format. |
| Camera RAW | Supported cameras | No camera-native output | Decoding support varies by camera and file variant. |
| DNG | Yes | Linear DNG | Export from edited artwork does not recreate original sensor data. |
| GIF, BMP, TGA, DDS, ICO, AVIF, EXR, PPM | Yes | Yes | Format-specific limits apply; GIF output is a still image. |
| SVG, PDF | Yes | Yes | Image export is flattened, not an editable vector document. |
| Headerless RAW / RGB / RGBA | With layout settings | RAW pixel data | Separate from camera RAW; export is 8-bit RGBA. |
Working files versus delivery files
A PSD is the working-file choice when supported layer structures must remain editable. PNG, JPEG and most other image exports combine the visible artwork into a finished image. Renaming an extension does not convert the underlying data.
For a photograph, choose JPEG when transparency is unnecessary, or PNG when a lossless transparent image is needed. Use a supported 16-bit PNG or TIFF workflow when preserving native photo precision matters. Always inspect dimensions, profile and output settings.
Know the conversion limits
Importing a file does not guarantee that all of its original metadata, frames, vectors or application-specific features will be retained. EXR export from 8-bit artwork cannot restore lost HDR detail. Linear DNG export cannot turn an edited image back into the camera's original mosaic data. ICO export is limited to a single icon up to 256 × 256 pixels.
Large files are subject to browser memory and application limits. Keep original files, test representative documents, and review warnings before relying on a conversion. Learn more about PSD compatibility and 16-bit photo editing.