Photoshop files as previews

PSD thumbnails in Windows? View Photoshop files without Photoshop

Windows 11 usually shows only an icon for PSD files in File Explorer. Album 42 reads the preview from the file itself and shows Photoshop files as thumbnails in the catalogue and full size in the viewer – PSD and large PSB files, on Windows 11 and on the Mac. Photoshop does not need to be installed.

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How to see your PSD files

Scan the folder

Select the folder with your PSD files and click “Scan”.

View

Thumbnails appear right away; a double-click shows the file full size, converted to up to 2400 pixels.

Use it

Drag the file straight into your layout, presentation or email – the original is passed on.

All PSD files at a glance

With the “File type” filter, Album 42 shows only your Photoshop files – from all folders and drives. Colour, format and size narrow it down further so you find the right version.

PSD and TIFF twice?

Album 42 recognises a PSD file and the TIFF saved from it as duplicates – more under find duplicate photos.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need Photoshop to see PSD thumbnails?

No. Album 42 reads the preview from the file itself.

Are PSB files supported?

Yes, the large Photoshop format PSB too.

Does Album 42 change anything in File Explorer?

No. The preview is shown in the Album 42 window; File Explorer stays as it is.

Does it run on Windows 11 and on the Mac?

Yes – on Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) and on macOS 12 or later, on Macs with Apple silicon and with Intel processors.

Photoshop is a trademark of Adobe. Album 42 is not affiliated with Adobe.

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No sign-up, no subscription. If you like Album 42, you pay €29 once – including all updates of version 1.

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