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Adobe Photoshop (PSD)

To import an Adobe Photoshop file

To export an Adobe Photoshop file

Adobe Photoshop (PSD) technical notes

The Adobe Photoshop (PSD) file format is the native bitmap file format for Adobe Photoshop.

To import an Adobe Photoshop file

1 Click File

Import.

2 Locate the folder in which the file is stored.

3 Choose PSD - Adobe Photoshop (*.psd; *.pdd) from the list box next to the File name box.

4 Click the filename.

5 Click Import.

6 Click the drawing page.

You can also
Resample a graphic while importing	For more information, see To resample a bitmap while importing.
Crop a graphic while importing	For more information, see To crop a bitmap while importing.

To export an Adobe Photoshop file

1 Click File

Export.

2 Locate the folder in which you want to save the file.

3 Choose PSD - Adobe Photoshop from the Save as type list box.

4 Type a filename in the File name list box.

5 Click Export.

6 In Convert to bitmap dialog box, adjust the width, height, resolution, color mode, or any of the other settings.

You can export to an image with a transparent background.

Adobe Photoshop (PSD) technical notes

Importing a PSD file

• Monotone, grayscale, duotone, 48-bit RGB, and up to 32-bit CMYK images are supported.

• Some layer effects cannot be imported. (Gradient map adjustment layer is imported without Noise, Opacity stops, and Dither.)

• Imported layers using the Darken Color and Lighten Color blend modes map to the If Darker and If Lighter merge modes, respectively. For more information about working with merge modes, see Merge modes.

• Files that contain spot color channels are imported as multichannel (DeviceN) bitmaps.

Exporting a PSD file

• This format supports 1-bit black-and-white and up to 32-bit CMYK color images.

• Layers are supported.

• Text is rasterized.

• Spot color channel information is preserved in the exported file.