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Can You Open PSB Files in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 1:20 pm

PSD, or Photoshop Document, files are the native file format for Adobe Photoshop. They can only be opened and edited using Photoshop, or a similar image editing program. PSB, or Photoshop Big, files are a newer file format that was introduced with Photoshop CS2.

They allow for much larger images, up to 300,000 by 300,000 pixels. PSB files can be opened and edited in both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

So, can you open PSB files in Photoshop? Yes, you can.

Both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements can open and edit PSB files.

PRO TIP: PSB files are Photoshop’s native file format and can only be opened in Photoshop. If you try to open a PSB file in another program, you will receive an error message.

If you try to open a PSD file in Photoshop Elements, you’ll get an error message saying “This file is from a newer version of Adobe Photoshop and cannot be opened.” However, you can open a PSD file in Photoshop CS2 or later.

Conclusion:

Yes, you can open PSB files in Photoshop.

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