Extract PSD Layers

Extract every layer from your PSD file as separate PNG images. Downloads as a structured ZIP archive.

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Extract Layers from PSD Online - No Photoshop Required

Need the assets from a PSD but don't have Photoshop? Our tool parses your file and lets you download every layer as a separate PNG image.

1

Upload PSD

Select your PSD or PSB file. We analyze the file structure instantly.

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Process

Our engine recursively walks through every group and layer, converting them to PNGs.

3

Download ZIP

Get a ZIP file containing all your layers, organized by folder structure.

Pro Tip: Naming Matters

Name your layers properly in Photoshop (e.g., 'logo', 'background', 'button') before uploading. Our tool uses these names for the extracted files!

Intelligence Inside

Deep Extraction Technology

We don't just flatten images; we unpack them. Every element is accessible.

Recursive Structure

Maintains your folder hierarchy. If you have groups inside groups, we create folders inside folders.

PNG Output

Every layer is saved as a transparent PNG, ensuring easy use in web or other design tools.

Asset Handofff

Perfect for getting assets to developers without giving them full access to source files.

Full Resolution

Layers are extracted at their original canvas resolution and position.

Convert vs Extract
FeatureStandard ConverterLayer Extractor
Output1 Flattened ImageMultiple Layer Images
FormatJPG/PNGZIP Archive
ComponentsMergedSeparated
Use CasePreview/PrintDevelopment/Editing

Who Is It For?

Essential for anyone who needs to take a design apart.

Frontend Devs

  • Get all buttons & icons at once
  • See correct padding
  • No need to ask design team

Motion Designers

  • Separate character limbs
  • Get background vs foreground
  • Prepare for After Effects

Digital Archivists

  • Future-proof old files
  • Browse assets without Photoshop
  • Organized backup

Creator Feedback

See how others are saving hours of work with consistent layer extraction.

"I use this to extract sprite sheets from old UI source files. It handles nested groups perfectly, which other tools fail at."

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Mark Johnson
Game Dev

"My designer sent a huge PSD and went on vacation. This tool let me pull out the logo and banner images instantly."

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Sarah Lee
Web Developer

"Super useful. I wish it also extracted text as text files, but getting the PNGs is good enough for my newsletters."

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Alex Chen
Marketing
Engineering Philosophy

Unpacking the
Digital Stack.

A PSD file isn't just an image; it's a complex tree of data containers. Most converters squash this tree into a flat pancake. We wanted to build a tool that respects the tree.

Our "Deep-Dive" extraction engine parses the binary structure of the PSD, identifying every layer, group, and mask. It recursively traverses this hierarchy, rasterizing each node individually while preserving its transparency and original name.

The result is a clean, structured ZIP file where your file organization mirrors your Photoshop layer panel. We do this securely using ephemeral workers that process, package, and then instantly vanish.

Crafted by Ex-SaaS Engineers

Recursive Parsing

Handles infinitely nested groups and folders without breaking structure.

Asset Isolation

Isolates buttons, icons, and text layers as clean separate files.

Batch Support

Process multiple PSDs at once

Why Extract PSD Layers?

A PSD file is often a "black box" to those without Adobe software. Inside, it contains valuable individual assets—buttons, icons, character parts, and background elements.

Traditionally, getting these out meant opening Photoshop, hiding all other layers, and exporting one by one. Our Layer Extraction Engine automates this completely. It "explodes" the PSD into its constituent parts, saving you hours of manual work.

Essential Terms

Smart Object

A layer that contains image data from raster or vector images, preserved in original state.

Rasterize

Converting vector data (shapes/text) into pixels (PNG).

Grouping

Organizing layers into folders. We preserve this folder structure in the ZIP.

Visibility

Whether a layer is shown or hidden. We extract all layers regardless of setting.

Canvas Size

The total width/height of the image. Layers retain their position relative to this canvas.

Blending Mode

How a layer interacts with layers below it (e.g., Multiply, Screen).

Things to Note

Large ZIP Files

If your PSD has 100+ high-res layers, the resulting ZIP file can be very large. Ensure you have a good connection.

Effect Rendering

Some complex layer effects (like advanced bevels) are usually baked into the layer during extraction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Privacy-First Architecture

Your Data Never
Leaves Your Control.

Our engine is designed on a "Volatile-Memory" principle—once your ZIP is downloaded, the session is cryptographically purged.

2-Hour Auto-Delete

Files are automatically wiped from our secure servers after 2 hours.

End-to-End Encryption

Using TLS 1.3 and military-grade SSL encryption, your files are protected.

Live Security Specs
AES-256
Encryption Standard
0.00%
Data Retention
"We built this for ourselves first. That means the security had to be perfect."

About the Author

Author

Abu Nayem

SaaS Architect & Full Stack Dev

Building high-performance tools with Next.js and Python. Focused on privacy-first architecture and seamless UX.