The HEIC full form is High-Efficiency Image Container file, a new or next-generation container file format developed by Apple Inc. for new models of iPads and iPhones. The container format can store and transfer image sequences and individual digital images. A HEIC file covers rich multimedia files, including other media streams like video, audio, and time texts. The file format uses high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) to compress images, significantly saving space and bandwidth. HEIC advanced compression technology preserves image quality, resulting in small and high-quality photos compared to PNGs and JPEGs.
A Photoshop Document (PSD) is a raster graphics file format created in Adobe Photoshop. The PSD format allows Photoshop users, including professional artists and designers, to save all image information necessary for continued or future file editing. PSD files comprise different layers arranged to be edited independently, permitting complex editing effects that can be easily modified. They also contain Photoshop-specific elements, keywords, file information, annotations, layer masks, adjustments, and image layers.
To convert files from HEIC to PSD use an online tool that supports mass conversion, like Convertjack. Such a tool transforms single or bulk images at once to save time.
Go to Choose File, and select any HEIC photos you want to convert. If you want to do a bulk conversion, click Choose File and select all the HEIC pics you want to convert.
After uploading the HEIC image, click the “Select Format” button at the center. A drop-down menu will pop up; select PSD.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted PSD file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the PSD file, and the converted image will be downloaded. If you convert multiple files, each file will have a “Download all” button in front of it, and you can click each button to download all the converted files.
To save a HEIC file as a PSD file, you first convert it to PSD and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from HEIC to PSD, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the HEIC file, Download the PSD file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of PSD is its compatibility with Adobe Photoshop, making it ideal for advanced image editing and designs with layers and effects. PSD is best used for images requiring detailed edits and complex compositions. The main disadvantage of HEIC is its limited support outside Apple's devices, which can create compatibility challenges. Therefore, converting HEIC images to more widely supported formats like PSD can improve accessibility and ensure broader compatibility. Check this HEIC vs. PSD comparison to determine which image format best suits your intended use.