Convert AI to PSD — Free Online Converter
Convert Adobe Illustrator (.ai) to Photoshop Document (.psd) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration....
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Upload your .ai file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
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About AI to PSD Conversion
AI to PSD conversion transforms Adobe Illustrator vector artwork into Photoshop Document format, enabling pixel-level editing, photo compositing, and raster effects processing. PSD files preserve layers, transparency, and color information in Adobe's native raster editing format, making them the standard handoff between vector design and photo manipulation workflows.
Our converter rasterizes the AI file through ImageMagick at high resolution and packages the output as a PSD file with proper layer structure, color mode, and bit depth. The result opens directly in Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo, and other PSD-compatible editors for further processing.
Why Convert AI to PSD?
Design workflows frequently move between vector and raster stages. An Illustrator logo design might need Photoshop processing for texture overlays, photo compositing, or raster filter effects that Illustrator does not support. Converting AI to PSD bridges this gap, giving pixel editors a high-quality starting point from the vector original.
PSD is also the standard deliverable format for many creative agencies, stock photo services, and print production houses. When clients or production partners require PSD files, converting from AI provides the assets in the expected format without manual recreation.
Common Use Cases
- Preparing Illustrator designs for Photoshop texture and photo compositing workflows
- Delivering raster versions of vector artwork to clients who work exclusively in Photoshop
- Creating mockup templates with Illustrator-designed elements placed into PSD smart objects
- Generating raster assets for game art pipelines that use PSD as their texture format
- Converting vector illustrations to PSD for web design teams using Photoshop-based workflows
How It Works
PSD (Photoshop Document) uses a proprietary binary format with five major sections: file header (dimensions, color mode, bit depth), color mode data, image resources (paths, guides, ICC profiles), layer/mask data (individual layers with blend modes and opacity), and composite image data (flattened preview). Our conversion rasterizes the AI artwork through ImageMagick's Ghostscript delegate, producing a PSD with the rendered artwork as a bitmap layer. Color modes (RGB, CMYK, Grayscale) and bit depth (8 or 16 bit) are configurable.
Quality & Performance
PSD quality is determined by the rasterization resolution. At 300 DPI, the output matches professional print standards. At 72 DPI, it matches screen display. Vector precision is inherently lost in rasterization, but the high-resolution render produces output that is indistinguishable from the vector original at the target display size. Alpha channel transparency from the AI design is preserved in the PSD layer.
Device Compatibility
| Device | AI | PSD |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Tips for Best Results
- 1Convert at 300 DPI or higher for print-quality rasterization that supports large format printing
- 2Use RGB color mode for web and screen work, CMYK for print production
- 3Open the PSD in Photoshop and convert the rasterized layer to a smart object for non-destructive scaling
- 4For multi-layer PSD output, use Illustrator's native File → Export → PSD feature instead of this converter
- 5Keep the original AI file as your vector master — PSD is a raster format that cannot regenerate vector paths
AI to PSD bridges vector design and raster editing workflows, providing Photoshop-compatible files from Illustrator artwork. The conversion enables photo compositing, texture application, and raster effect processing that vector tools cannot perform.