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Convert PSD to wordpress

by goldie22
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Hi All,

Can anyone tell me what is the best way to convert a psd template to wordpress quickly? Is there an easy online tool available that does a good job quickly and easily? This is a kind of a complex template from template monster.

Thanks,

Debbie
#convert #psd #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author RobKonrad
    oh, NOOO way this is done automated.
    There are too many things to consider, you'll need somebody to "cut your psd" into html/wordpress (thhat's what it's called).

    Just google "PSD to html" or "PSD to wordpress".

    Lot of services out there. Or go to Freelancer.com.

    Cheers,
    Rob
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  • Profile picture of the author xtrapunch
    If you are using a template, why not go for a well-designed WordPress template rather than getting a PSD converted.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Meaney
    You can slice the PSD and convert it to CSS from Photoshop.. then open up Dreamweaver, or whatever HTML editor you're using, set backgrounds, headers, footers, drop in your Wordpress loops etc.

    Upload to WP and you're done. If you know CSS it takes about 10 mins.
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    • Profile picture of the author yukon
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      Originally Posted by Mick Meaney View Post

      You can slice the PSD and convert it to CSS from Photoshop.. then open up Dreamweaver, or whatever HTML editor you're using, set backgrounds, headers, footers, drop in your Wordpress loops etc.

      Upload to WP and you're done. If you know CSS it takes about 10 mins.
      Lol, If only life was that easy.

      Last I checked Photoshop will spit out a bunch of <table> tags, not very impressive IMO.

      Slice it by hand & optimize as you design the psd. If you think ahead while creating the psd, a lot of things in the psd can & should be converted to <div> tags, when slicing.
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  • Profile picture of the author GPLPress
    PSD to WP conversion is a skill and an art, and like most skillful arts requires time, experience and patience.

    Depending on what exactly you're trying to achieve, the shortest path to your goal might actually be to modify an existing WordPress theme that's "Close Enough" to what you have in mind.

    Alternately, you could hire a professional. There are many folks here on WF and elsewhere online that would be able to convert a PSD to a theme for you quickly for a fair price.
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    • Profile picture of the author goldie22
      This is a site I'm working on for a client and the template is one they picked out so it has to be exactly the same. This is the template Website template #20881 by Hilary except I've made a few changes to it since his business is more of a sports bar. The way wordpress lays out a theme is a bit different then an html site using tables and css.

      Thanks for all the suggestions!
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  • Profile picture of the author spesialis
    It can be done. PMed you.
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  • Profile picture of the author nadjaa
    Hi goldie22

    if you want to convert psd design to wordpress There's this EXPENSIVE program called sitegrinder or a photoshop plugin name divine elemente but I think if you want to sell a theme, the best way is hand coded.
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  • Profile picture of the author blogfreakz
    it can't be done automated,. I learned this thing in net tuts, The Best PSD to HTML to WordPress Video Series Available – New Premium Tutorial | Nettuts+

    good luck!
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    • Profile picture of the author goldie22
      I did download the divine elemente and have tried it but still haven't gotten the desired results. The tutorial looks interesting and it probably is better to learn how to do it manually, so will look at that when I have more time. For now I'm doing the site in html as the client is anxious to get it up for a promotion he is doing. Then I'll work at getting it converted to wordpress.

      Thanks everyone for your suggestions and tips!

      Debbie
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  • Profile picture of the author creativerobert
    You can google it and find so many tools available for the conversion.
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  • Profile picture of the author progresst
    Best bet is to find a Wordpress theme that is similar in layout (columns, header etc.) and then if you are lucky you can slice the photoshop file up to match the existing graphics. There is nothing quick about this process IMO, though.
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    • Profile picture of the author stepsG
      Originally Posted by progresst View Post

      Best bet is to find a Wordpress theme that is similar in layout (columns, header etc.) and then if you are lucky you can slice the photoshop file up to match the existing graphics. There is nothing quick about this process IMO, though.
      Yes, thats fact.
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  • Profile picture of the author fastcreative
    PM me and I can have it done for you
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  • Profile picture of the author EricDelano
    Its not hard, slice it up, find a super basic theme in wordpress and strip it down to just the loop, widgets, and all that. Add your own divs around the loop and your looking good
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  • Profile picture of the author nwutopia02
    Most people pay money to convert PSD files to WordPress templates because they only know to design website in Photoshop, but they don't know how to convert PSD file into WordPress theme. Now, you don't need to pay money for people to do this for you, you can create websites from Photoshop to WordPress promptly with Divine Project and it is absolutely free.

    How it Works?

    Open your design in Photoshop and launch Divine.
    Assign all WordPress elements in turns.
    Specify FTP parameters and upload your theme to web.
    Check the site in browser.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jokyv
    if you want to do a good job and the wordpress template is SEO optimized then just pick one of the top psd to wordpress services like psd2html or codemyconcept! For few hundred dollars you can get stellar results!
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