# IT:AD:Paint.NET:HowTo:Open PSD Files #



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Being able to open PSD's is of great use -- especially when considering sites such as: 
* http://blog.karachicorner.com/2014/03/psd-template-of-the-day-14-minifox/

Paint.NET needs a plugin before it can open PSD files.


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## Process ##

* Download from http://psdplugin.codeplex.com/
* Close Paint.NET.
* Open the ZIP file, and then copy PhotoShop.dll to: C:\Program Files\Paint.NET\FileTypes
* Restart Paint.NET, which will automatically detect the PSD filetype plugin.

## Resources ##

* http://psdplugin.codeplex.com/
* http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-ways-to-open-a-psd-file-without-photoshop/