raster format

What is a .PSB file?

PSB (Photoshop Big) is Photoshop's large-document format, identical to PSD but supporting images beyond 30,000 pixels and 2GB for huge artwork.

Full name
Photoshop Big Document
Developed by
Adobe
Released
2002
Extension
.psb
MIME type
image/psb
Transparency
Varies

How to open a PSB file

PSB opens in Photoshop and Affinity Photo; convert to TIFF/PNG to share with other tools.

What PSB files are used for

Photos & web images

Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.

Editing & design

Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.

Storage & archiving

Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Purpose-built for its nicheNo transparency support
Limited support — may need converting

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Frequently asked questions

PSB (Photoshop Big) is Photoshop's large-document format, identical to PSD but supporting images beyond 30,000 pixels and 2GB for huge artwork.

PSB opens in Photoshop and Affinity Photo; convert to TIFF/PNG to share with other tools.

PSB is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.

Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your PSB file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.

No — PSB doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.