Resolved - Photoshop Not Opening PSD File

When you try to open any PSD file in Adobe Photoshop, you may be promoted with the following error messages:

• Photoshop cannot open files in the (another file format Photoshop should be able to open) format
• The document filename.psd could not be opened. Photoshop cannot open file in the Adobe Photoshop file format
• Photoshop cannot open files in the Adobe Photoshop JPEG file format
• PSD not a valid Photoshop document

These errors usually occur when Windows OS launch services database in a temporary bad state because the file associations are not cached, or an image file have become corrupt. There are many reasons behind the corruption of the PSD image file. Let's have a look at the common reasons behind the corruption of the PSD files:

• Opening PSD files on incompatible Photoshop version
• Interruptions while transferring PSD files
• Editing PSD file directly from removable drives
• Frequently changing the file extension of PSD files
• Repairing or working on PSD file using untrusted tools
• Photoshop won’t open PSD file due to incompatible or modified PSD file

Solution for PSD File is Not Opening In Photoshop

Check Open/GL Display to Fix PSD File Not Opening

• Go to Photoshop > Edit > Preferences > Performance > Now, a window will open: Uncheck Enable OpenGL Display and click OK.
• Now close and restart Photoshop
• Go to the same preference and now enable the OpenGL Display
• Close and restart the Photoshop application

This should have fixed any simple issue or bugs which was preventing the Photoshop application from opening the PSD file. However, if your Photoshop file is damaged or corrupted, then fixing the damaged PSD file using a PSD repair tool is the most effective solution. Remo Repair PSD is one such tool that scans your PSD file and fixes all issues to render a healthy PSD file that opens without any hassle.

Remo PSD Repair Tool To Fix PSD File Not Opening in Photoshop

Remo PSD repair tool is a non-destructive PSD repair utility which will not modify your original Photoshop file while fixing it. Instead, the software will extract the content from the corrupt PSD file and generate a new healthy PSD file with all its attributes intact. In addition, it even helps in repairing corrupted PDD files while preserving its color mode such as indexed color, CMYK color, Bitmap, RGB, etc.

Steps to Fix PSD File That is Not Opening in Photoshop:

Click Download button and install Remo Repair PSD tool on your Windows computer to fix PSD file. The software is compatible to run on all latest versions of Windows OS including Windows 10. Here is the detailed guide:

Step 1: Launch Remo Repair PSD and click on “Browse” to select the PSD file that Photoshop won’t open, then click on “Repair” button.

Step 2: The tool automatically fixes all the issues in the selected PSD file which you can view via progress bar.

Step 3: After PSD file repair process gets over, click on “Preview” to see the repaired .psd image file.

Step 4: Browse the desired location of your choice and click “Save” to save the fixed PSD file back to your computer.

Whatever may be the cause for not opening Photoshop files (PSD/PDD), you can easily fix those issues using Remo Repair PSD tool. The software does all hard scanning and Photoshop file fixing process to give you a healthy PSD image. It provides 24x7 technical support for free to resolve any problem that you may face during installing the app or fixing PSD file.

Precautions to Be Taken:

• Before shutting down your computer make sure that all applications are closed
• Regularly update your Adobe Photoshop tool to avoid application malfunctioning
• Always have backup of your important Photoshop files