To convert PSD to GIF, select or drop your .psd picture above, check that GIF is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave your device.
What is a PSD file?
PSD – Photoshop document. PSD is the working file of Adobe Photoshop. It keeps layers, masks and text, so files are large; converting gives the flattened picture that every program can open.
PSD Converter →What is a GIF file?
GIF – GIF image. GIF is the classic format for short looping animations and simple graphics. A GIF picture has at most 256 colors, so photographs look grainy in it.
GIF Converter →How to convert PSD to GIF
- Click Select File, or drop your .psd files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that GIF is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
PSD vs GIF: how they compare
| PSD | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (RLE or ZIP) | Lossless (LZW), 256 colors |
| Transparency | Yes | On or off |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Created by | Adobe | CompuServe, 1987 |
| Best for | Editing in Photoshop | Short animations and simple graphics |
Good to know
- A GIF has at most 256 colors, so photographs can look grainy and files can come out larger than the original.
- PSD files keep layers; the layers are flattened into one picture, so they are not kept in the GIF.
- Tick Remove metadata in Options to leave out information stored in the picture, such as the camera and the place.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting PSD to GIF free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my PSD pictures uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
How large can the PSD file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
Can I change the size or quality of the GIF?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for PSD to GIF are shown.
Can I convert several PSD files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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