PSD Sample Files

Verified downloads with technical metadata and integrity checks.

Format Overview

PSD (.psd) is Adobe Photoshop's layered image format, storing channels, layer stacks, masks, guides, and print-oriented metadata. It remains a common interchange format for design teams and asset pipelines. Use sample .psd files to test layered-image ingestion, preview generation, metadata extraction, and compatibility across design and DAM tools.

Why teams pick PSD: PSD fixtures are useful for layered-design ingestion, preview generation, and compatibility checks across creative tooling.

Quick Stats

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Total Files3

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Top Workflows for PSD

Layered asset ingestion and preview generation.
Print-resolution and composition compatibility testing.
Metadata and channel-aware design-asset validation.

Common Mistakes

Testing only flattened images and skipping layered PSD workflows.
Ignoring resolution and layer-count differences in creative-asset pipelines.
Treating PSD like a generic bitmap without validating layer-aware tooling.

Validation Methodology

Validate MIME sniffing against extension and file signatures.
Test transparency, color profile, and resize pipelines.
Benchmark decode speed and memory use for larger dimensions.

Recommended Download Sizes

50KB Open

Fast PSD parser smoke tests.

Featured Real-World Fixtures

Single-Layer PSD

Layered Photoshop fixture for design-asset ingestion and preview generation.

psd_single_layer_design_sample.psd · 6.3 KB

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Two-Layer PSD

Layered Photoshop composition fixture for layer-aware compatibility checks.

psd_two_layer_comp_sample.psd · 13.8 KB

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High-Resolution PSD

Higher-resolution Photoshop fixture for print-oriented workflow validation.

psd_high_resolution_print_sample.psd · 197.2 KB

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Workflow Packs

Vector Design Fixture Pack

Bundle of SVG, EPS, and PSD fixtures for design and vector compatibility checks.

vector_design_fixture_pack.zip · 12.7 KB

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Specialized Imaging Compatibility Pack

Bundle spanning vector art, layered design, DICOM, and NIfTI fixtures.

specialized_imaging_compatibility_pack.zip · 17.3 KB

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Fixture Matrix

Use the curated PSD matrix to choose the right clean, edge-case, and broken fixtures for this format.

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All (3) 50KB (2) 200KB (1)

Filename	Size	MIME	SHA256	Download
psd_high_resolution_print_sample.psd .psd	197.2 KB	`image/vnd.adobe.photoshop`	`613a5c22e0afdaed8fc3e2c11ab0f30267c515cecb27165833b0ed3833d0f51f`	Download
psd_single_layer_design_sample.psd .psd	6.3 KB	`image/vnd.adobe.photoshop`	`c2b457581d549f4bea2e5c34a04b68b2917f640bce0e958b6bca9c65be75174b`	Download
psd_two_layer_comp_sample.psd .psd	13.8 KB	`image/vnd.adobe.photoshop`	`406ddf7cbf5a1065b992b9c0d2a59be6290a371b90f23b9a04c0e6bbc94beb0c`	Download

Checksum Verification

Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.

shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.

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