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How Do I Open an EXR File in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 9:51 pm

EXR is a high dynamic range (HDR) image file format developed by Industrial Light & Magic for use in computer imaging applications. EXR files store data in a rich, high-bit-depth, floating-point format.

As a result, EXR images can carry a significant amount of visual information and are capable of very high levels of image quality.

Despite its advantages, EXR is not a widely used format and is not natively supported by Photoshop. However, there are a few ways to open EXR files in Photoshop:

PRO TIP: We strongly recommend against opening EXR files in Photoshop, as doing so may result in data loss or file corruption. If you must open an EXR file in Photoshop, please make sure to create a backup first.
  1. Use a plugin: There are several plugins available that enable Photoshop to read and write EXR files. One popular option is OpenEXR Importer/Exporter, which is available for both Windows and Mac.
  2. Convert to another format: Since EXR is not widely used, you may have better luck finding another program that can open your EXR files and then converting them to a more common format like TIFF or JPEG. Once you have converted the files, you can then open them in Photoshop.

How to open an EXR file in Photoshop

If you want to open an EXR file in Photoshop, your best bet is to use a plugin or convert the file to another format.

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Madison Geldart

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