How to view a .PDD file online
No app, no account, no upload.
Open your .PDD
Drag a .PDD file of any size onto the viewer, or choose it from your device. It's read right here.
View the layers
Every layer and group is listed with a thumbnail, blend mode and opacity. Click the eye to hide or show it and watch the image update.
Export what you need
Save the whole image as PNG, JPG or WEBP, or download any single layer as a transparent PNG.
What is a .PDD file?
Everything worth knowing about Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image.
A PDD file is a raster image created by Adobe PhotoDeluxe, a consumer photo editor discontinued in 2002. It is a simplified variant of Adobe's PSD format and opens in Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or GIMP. The format is safe; it contains pixel data only, no scripts or macros.
Programs that open .PDD files
- Windows
- Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, IrfanView, Adobe Photoshop Elements
- macOS
- Adobe Photoshop, GIMP
| Full name | Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image |
|---|---|
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| First released | 1996 (Adobe PhotoDeluxe 1.0) |
| Category | Images |
| MIME type | image/photodeluxe |
| Signature | 38 42 50 53 (8BPS) |
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need Photoshop to open a .PDD file?
No. This viewer reads your .PDD file directly: the finished image and every layer, without Adobe software or an account.
Is my design uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is decoded with a JavaScript reader.
Why does the image change slightly when I hide a layer?
At first you see Photoshop's own saved composite, which is exact. When you toggle layers we rebuild the image in the browser. Adjustment layers, layer effects and a few blend modes can't be reproduced exactly yet, and the panel tells you which.
Can I extract a single layer?
Yes. Click a layer's name, then Download this layer as PNG. You get the layer's pixels with transparency, at full resolution.
Why can't I open my PSD?
Very old PSDs, CMYK and Lab documents, or files saved without Maximize Compatibility and with unusual layer types may not open yet. You'll see what we detected and why.
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