Can't open .psd photo files

[Steph]

I have a load of photos that were scanned using Adobe Photoshop (all .psd files). I don't have this program on my computer so I can't open them - does anyone know of a free alternative that would allow me to view and print them (and perhaps even edit them?) I presently use Photoscape as free simple editing software but it won't open these .psd files.

Alternatively, would it be possible to change the file ending to either a .tif or .jpeg and if so, how? They were professionally scanned and are large files so they can be enlarged for printing without loss of resolution.

I do have an old disk (free with a computer magazine ages ago, I think) of Adobe Photoshop Elements but I uninstalled it ages ago and I'm loath to reinstall it as it's so old it's probably a security risk - unless someone more experienced thinks otherwise?

Thank you.

Steph

[Canuck]

Hi Steph, any one of these three programs will open .psd files How to Open .PSD Extension Files without Installing Adobe Photoshop | Tech Salsa . Changing the extension will not work. Hope this helps.

[Steph]

Hi Canuck, thanks for replying so promptly.

I downloaded Irfanview from your link but the same message comes up when I try to open any of the photos : Windows cannot open this file. To open this file Windows needs to know which program created it ... etc etc.

Any other ideas?

[zep516]

Hi Steph,

See what this can do for you.

FREE PSD File Viewer - PSD Viewer 3.2

Joe

[Canuck]

Hi Steph, sorry for the confusion, Infranview has had it's problems (as I understand it). Uninstall Infranview and try Zep's solution .. it looks like an easier way of going about converting.

[Steph]

Photos now viewable, phew - thank you gentlemen

Joe - the viewer is great, very simple to install. As it's simply a viewer though, if I want to edit the photos I have to use a photo editing program but Photoscape won't open them. Not sure why - any suggestions?

[asoonernurse]

Here you go, Steph.

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

[Steph]

Many thanks asoonernurse

GIMP was one of the options in the first link Canuck posted but when I took a look at the link you posted I saw the developers have recently put the following information on the site:

It's been a long time since we last had an active Windows-based developer. Consequently, GIMP has accumulated a plethora of bugs specific for that operating system. As much as we'd like to provide a smooth user experience for Windows users, we simply do not have the required human resources.

Sooo - a bit nervous of downloading it - buggy as in not working properly is annoying but manageable, buggy as in causing other computer problems or crashes - not manageable (at least by me)!

It may not be a problem of course, but if anyone has any comments re: experiences with this program, or could suggest an alternative, I'd be really grateful.

Thank you.

Steph

[asoonernurse]

Many thanks asoonernurse

GIMP was one of the options in the first link Canuck posted

Sorry. Must have missed that. Still early here in California. :-)

but when I took a look at the link you posted I saw the developers have recently put the following information on the site:

It's been a long time since we last had an active Windows-based developer. Consequently, GIMP has accumulated a plethora of bugs specific for that operating system. As much as we'd like to provide a smooth user experience for Windows users, we simply do not have the required human resources.

Sooo - a bit nervous of downloading it - buggy as in not working properly is annoying but manageable, buggy as in causing other computer problems or crashes - not manageable (at least by me)!

It may not be a problem of course, but if anyone has any comments re: experiences with this program, or could suggest an alternative, I'd be really grateful.

Thank you.

Steph

I have used GIMP on my Toshiba Satellite P-775D-S3760 for years with no undue effects. But if you are worried, there are plenty of other editing programs out there that can easily handle pngs.

Pixlr - an online photo editor, it has great filters and user friendly interface.

ImageMagick easily handles PNGs.

But if you're looking for free software with the look-and-feel of Photoshop, try GIMPshop.

Regards,

Michael

[zep516]

Hi Steph,

I do have an old disk (free with a computer magazine ages ago, I think) of Adobe Photoshop Elements but I uninstalled it ages ago and I'm loath to reinstall it as it's so old it's probably a security risk - unless someone more experienced thinks otherwise?

If you can find the disk then that may be the way to go for now, I can't see it being that much of a security risk and I don't believe it connects to the Internet anyway.

Joe