Layered projects

The working files of image editors. Alongside the picture they keep everything needed to carry on editing: layers, masks, blend modes, text, guides and the editor’s own settings.

Formats

.PSD

Adobe Photoshop Document

Photoshop’s working file, with layers, masks and a flattened composite.

.XCF

GIMP image

GIMP’s working file, with layers, channels and paths in tiles.