How to Open Photoshop (PSD) & Illustrator (AI) Files in Affinity (Full Import Guide for Beginners)
How do you open Photoshop (PSD) and Illustrator (AI) files in Affinity without losing layers, artboards, or quality? In this tutorial, I walk you through the full process of importing Adobe files into Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo — step-by-step — so your workflow stays smooth and predictable.
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Opening Adobe files inside Affinity can feel confusing the first time, especially if you’re switching from Photoshop or Illustrator. Many users worry about broken layers, missing artboards, or changes in quality. But the good news is that Affinity supports PSD and AI files extremely well, and the process is much easier than most people expect. As explained in the import steps from the reference guide I used, everything starts with a simple right-click and Open With command, which launches the file in Affinity and displays the import options you may want to check .
For AI files, Affinity usually detects artboards automatically. Once the import window opens, you can keep the artboard option enabled and leave DPI unchanged unless your project requires a specific resolution. After confirming, Affinity loads your Illustrator file with its full layer structure intact. Some users may notice slightly softer edges or effects, but this is normal — Illustrator and Affinity render complex vector shapes differently. A quick adjustment usually restores crispness, and the artwork remains fully editable, just like the original .
For PSD files, the process is just as simple. Right-click the file, choose Open With → Affinity, and the software builds a new document around your Photoshop project. Smart Objects and Camera Raw layers become embedded documents inside Affinity, making them easy to work with while keeping your workflow organized. All your layers appear clearly in the panel, giving you full control for editing, recoloring, or compositing without breaking your design structure .
By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to open any PSD or AI file in Affinity without fear of losing detail or damaging your layout. Once you do this a few times, it becomes second nature — and you’ll wonder why it ever felt complicated.
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0:00 - Intro
0:25 – Opening AI files in Affinity
2:12 – Opening PSD files in Affinity
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