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Layered PSD in a software?

by graphicsgenie
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Hey All,

Anyone know if it is possible to create any kind of software that integrates with a layered PSD (photoshop file)

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated

Darren
#layered #psd #software
  • Profile picture of the author Pat Ordenes
    Sorry Darren
    are you asking if there is software out there that accepts PSD?
    If so, I believe Gimp does.
    If you're asking if its possible to CREATE software that can handle PSD, I'm sure this is possible...
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    • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
      Originally Posted by Pat Ordenes View Post

      Sorry Darren
      are you asking if there is software out there that accepts PSD?
      If so, I believe Gimp does.
      If you're asking if its possible to CREATE software that can handle PSD, I'm sure this is possible...
      Hi Pat,

      Yeah, just re-read, not very clear is it,

      I'm after evidence of the 2nd one, looking to have some software made that will allow the user to select a layer of a PSD (integrated) i'm sure it doesnt make much sense, but I dont want to give away the project idea im working on

      Just need to be pointed to where I can have something made

      Thanks again for the reply, appreciated

      Darren
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      • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
        Darren,

        GIMP allows you to do this effortlessy. You can open up the PSD file and copy/paste the layer into a new file if that's what you want to do.

        Don't know if that's what your asking, but there it is...

        KJ
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  • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
    I obviously cant convey my needs without letting the cat out of the bag

    Thanks for your replies

    Darren
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      Originally Posted by graphicsgenie View Post

      I obviously cant convey my needs without letting the cat out of the bag
      Sure you can...we'll put it back into the bag for ya

      KJ
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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by Killer Joe View Post

        Sure you can...we'll put it back into the bag for ya

        KJ
        I don't know.... They're skittish, fast, slippery, and can be SNEAKY!

        graphicsgenie,

        You may have to buy a LICENSE if you want to create commercial software to do much with them. If you just want to read the files, I think that is problematic.

        PSD files are NOT really pictures, but a LAYOUT and certain other criteria. That makes it's use in graphics programs COMPLICATED! The reason why it was done that way is because each LAYER can contain different types of info, so it can be easily changed and each layer simplifies changing it, and setting the relationships. So it is GREAT for a program like Adobes photoshop, to simplify changes, etc..., but RIDICULOUS for something like a browser(THAT is why photoshop exports to simple graphics files, cuts, etc...).

        Steve
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