Can I convert Radiance HDR to Photoshop PSD on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert Radiance HDR to Photoshop PSD on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free HDR to PSD converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting HDR to PSD on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Can I convert HDR to PSD without losing quality?

Yes. PSD is a lossless format, so your converted file is pixel-for-pixel the same as the HDR. (It can't add back detail the original never had.)

Can I batch convert HDR to PSD?

Yes. Add up to 30 HDR files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload HDR files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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Radiance HDR to Photoshop PSD Converter

Convert Radiance HDR images to Photoshop PSD online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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Choose filesor drag and drop files hereUp to 30 files · 50 MB each

Image Converter

How to use it

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Drop your Radiance HDR files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into Photoshop PSD
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Download your Photoshop PSD images one by one or as a ZIP

Radiance HDR to Photoshop PSD

Why convert HDR to PSD?

HDR and PSD are both lossless formats. PSD is the usual choice for layered Photoshop projects. PSD can have a transparent background, HDR can't.

Supports transparent backgrounds

PSD can hold a transparent background. Convert your image first, then cut out the background or place it on top of other designs.

Where PSD works best

PSD is ideal for layered Photoshop projects. Converting gives you a file that works in the apps and websites that ask for PSD.

Radiance HDR vs Photoshop PSD: what's the difference?

Property	Radiance HDR	Photoshop PSD
Compression type	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)
Transparent background	No	Yes
Animation	No	No
Where it opens	None	None (needs Photoshop or a compatible editor)
Used for	3D lighting (HDRI environment maps) and visual effects	Layered Photoshop projects

What is an Radiance HDR file?

Radiance HDR (.hdr) is a high dynamic range format that stores the real brightness of a scene, far beyond what a normal photo can hold. It's used for HDRI environment maps that light 3D scenes, and in visual effects.

HDR files look flat or blown out in ordinary viewers because screens can't show that range directly - they need tone mapping, which converting to JPG or PNG applies.

How to open an Radiance HDR file

Photoshop, GIMP, Blender, Affinity Photo and most 3D software open .hdr files. Mac Preview shows a basic preview. Convert to JPG or PNG to get a viewable, shareable image.

Extensions: .hdr, .pic
Range: High dynamic range (32-bit float)
Best for: HDRI lighting, visual effects
Also called: RGBE

What is a Photoshop PSD file?

PSD (Photoshop Document) is Adobe Photoshop's native file format. It saves everything you're working on - layers, masks, text, adjustment layers and effects - so you can keep editing later.

PSD files are often huge and can only be fully edited in Photoshop or compatible apps. To share or post the design, you need a flattened image like JPG or PNG.

How to open a Photoshop PSD file

Adobe Photoshop opens PSD files fully. Photopea (free, in the browser), GIMP and Affinity Photo open most of them; Mac Preview and Quick Look show a flattened preview. Converting gives you the final image without needing Photoshop.

Extension: .psd
Contains: Layers, masks, text, effects
Size limit: 30,000 × 30,000 px, 2 GB
Made by: Adobe Photoshop