Once installed, go to and select a .psd file.
In conclusion, the Paint.NET PSD Plugin is a useful tool for users who need to work with PSD files but don't have access to Adobe Photoshop. While it has some limitations, it provides a convenient and feature-rich way to edit and save PSD files directly in Paint.NET.
Get the latest plugin ZIP file from the official PSD Plugin site or the Paint.NET Forums .
You download a texture pack, a logo, or a template from the internet, and it’s a .psd file. You try to open it in paint.net, and... nothing. Or worse, it opens as a flat, uneditable image.