How to Convert HEIC to PSD
Add your HEIC file
Upload one HEIC image to the online HEIC to PSD converter for a quick browser conversion. For multiple, large, or repeatedly converted local files, add them in UniConverter Desktop.
Select PSD as the output format
Choose PSD as the output in the online tool to convert an HEIC file to PSD. In UniConverter Desktop, check the output options available for the selected format when you need stronger control.
Convert and save your PSD file
Start the online conversion and download the PSD result for a one-off task. In UniConverter Desktop, process local files in batches and save converted PSD files to your chosen output folder.
HEIC vs PSD: What You’re Converting
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HEIC
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PSD
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| File Extension | .heic | .psd |
| Full Name | HEIC file format | PSD file format |
| Description | HEIC is a digital media format used in compatible applications and devices. | PSD is a digital media format used in compatible applications and devices. |
| Associated Programs | Compatible media applications and devices | Compatible media applications and devices |
| Initial Release | Varies by specification | Varies by specification |
| Developer | Format specification organization | Format specification organization |
| Common Use Cases | Media storage, conversion, editing, playback, and sharing | Media storage, conversion, editing, playback, and sharing |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream | application/octet-stream |
Why Use UniConverter for HEIC to PSD Conversion
Free Online Conversion
Use this free HEIC to PSD converter online with no signup or login when you need a convenient one-off result without setting up a larger desktop workflow. It keeps the browser option focused on a quick single-file task while directing larger or repeated work to UniConverter Desktop.
Direct HEIC-to-PSD Workflow
Set HEIC as the source and PSD as the output to make the conversion direction clear before you begin. This direct workflow helps move an iPhone-originated HEIC photo into a PSD-based editing process. This makes the expected input and download easier to verify and helps prevent choosing the same formats in the wrong direction.
Photoshop-Oriented File Output
Convert HEIC images to PSD when your next step requires a PSD file for a Photoshop-oriented workflow. Open and review the converted PSD in the application where you plan to edit or use it. Review the finished PSD file in the application or destination where you plan to use it, because format behavior can vary.
Desktop Workflow for Local Files
Use UniConverter Desktop for larger local files and repeat HEIC-to-PSD tasks. A dedicated desktop workspace can help keep source images, converted files, and recurring conversion work organized on your computer. A dedicated local workspace can also keep source files, converted results, and repeatable tasks organized together in one place.
Batch Conversion and Stronger Output Control
UniConverter Desktop supports batch conversion for multiple HEIC files and provides stronger output control. Choose Desktop when you need to convert several files, manage larger local jobs, or repeat the same process. This is useful when several files need the same output format and you want a repeatable local process instead of handling them one.
1000+ Formats Supported
UniConverter supports 1000+ video, audio, and image formats across its broader product workflow. Use the same product for additional conversion needs when a later project requires a different source or output format. That broader coverage gives you a consistent place to continue when a later task involves a different source or output format.
FAQs About Converting HEIC to PSD
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