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Can You Photoshop a PNG?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:51 pm

The short answer is: no, you cannot Photoshop a png. This is because the format does not support layers, which are necessary for editing images in Photoshop. However, you can use other software to edit png files.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a file format used for images on the web. It is similar to the GIF format, but offers better compression and quality. PNG files are often used instead of GIF files because they take up less space and load faster.

PRO TIP: It is possible to Photoshop a PNG, however it is not recommended. When editing a PNG, there is a risk of losing quality and/or transparency.

PNG files cannot be edited in Photoshop, because Photoshop does not support the PNG format. However, there are other software programs that can be used to edit PNG files.

Can You Photoshop a PNG?

The short answer is: no, you cannot Photoshop a png.

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