FILE WORKFLOWS8 min read · Checked October 11, 2026

PhotoCraft PSD compatibility: what to check

Opening a PSD is only the first step. A useful migration preserves the parts of a document you need to edit, saves them safely, and produces a file your next tool can still understand. Use this checklist before moving important work.

Separate appearance from editability

A rendered image can look right while text is rasterized, a smart object is flattened, or an adjustment becomes a baked-in change. Check visual appearance and editable structure separately.

For each sample, record four outcomes: opens, edits, saves, and reopens. Mark each outcome as pass, partial, fail, or not tested. Do not infer a successful round trip from a successful import.

What the project says

The ArtCraft product page describes PSD support and cites a 134/135 byte-for-byte PSD test result. The repository separately reports 307/309 rendered PSD tests. These refer to different measurements and sample sets; they are not a single compatibility percentage.

Those are project-published claims, not results from this website. They do not guarantee that an arbitrary file, plug-in effect, font, or Photoshop feature will survive. Check the current README and release notes for changed support and fixes.

Build a representative sample set

Use copies of documents you own or have permission to share. Include simple layers and groups, opacity, layer masks, blend modes, text with available fonts, adjustment layers, layer styles, and smart objects when those occur in your work.

If you use large PSB files, test them as a separate format and size case. Do not assume PSB support from a PSD claim. Include the real dimensions and file size in your notes, and retain an untouched original.

Check import and editing

Compare the initial appearance with the reference editor at the same zoom and color settings. Inspect groups, hidden layers, names, masks, and blend modes. Change one property at a time so you can identify which operation causes a difference.

For text, verify font substitution, line breaks, alignment, and continued editability. For smart objects and adjustments, check whether you can still modify their underlying content or settings. Record partial support precisely instead of labeling the whole file compatible.

Test a complete round trip

Save to a new file, close the document, and reopen it in PhotoCraft. Then open the saved copy in your reference editor if available. Compare both the final render and the document structure.

Keep a compatibility log with app versions, operating system, sample description, operation, observed difference, and a link to any relevant issue. When pixel-level comparison is useful, use identical rendering settings and explain the method.

Make a safer migration decision

Move a workflow only after representative files pass the steps it depends on. Keep originals, reference exports, and a rollback path. For partially supported features, decide whether conversion or flattening is acceptable before using it on production work.

We have not performed these tests. This guide provides a reproducible evaluation plan, not a benchmark or assurance of Photoshop equivalence.

Sources & further reading

Last checked October 11, 2026. Source pages and software releases may change. This website is independent of ArtCraft.