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Archive Your PSD File in 7Z Format
Learn how to efficiently archive Adobe Photoshop PSD files using the 7Z format for better compression, security, and file management.
Quick Access To 3 PSD File Conversion Pairs
What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to compress and archive PSD files into the 7Z format, combining multiple Photoshop projects and assets into a single, highly compressed archive that supports encryption and multi-volume splits.
How to Use This Tool?
- Upload your PSD or related project files to the archiver interface.
- Select the 7Z archive format as your output choice.
- Optionally enable AES-256 encryption and configure multi-volume settings if needed.
- Start the compression process and download the resulting 7Z archive.
- Use compatible extraction tools to decompress and access your PSD files later.
Key Features
- Compress PSD and PSB files using high-ratio LZMA/LZMA2 compression.
- Create encrypted archives with AES-256 for secure backup and storage.
- Support for multi-volume archives to split large files for easier transfer.
- Preserve directory structures and bundle multiple project files and assets.
- Open and widely supported 7Z format with cross-platform compatibility.
Examples
- A designer archives a complete Photoshop project folder, including linked images and fonts, into a single encrypted 7Z file for cloud backup.
- An agency compresses multiple PSD file revisions into one solid 7Z archive to reduce size for offline client delivery.
- Splitting a large PSD file archive into multi-volume 7Z parts for easy transfer across devices with size restrictions.
Common Use Cases
- Bundling multiple PSD/PSB project files and linked assets into one compressed archive for simplified storage and sharing.
- Creating secure encrypted backups of Photoshop projects to protect sensitive artwork and metadata.
- Producing multi-volume archives for very large Photoshop documents to facilitate file transfer or media storage limits.
Tips & Best Practices
- Include all linked smart objects and external references in the archive to maintain file portability.
- Use strong passwords when enabling AES-256 encryption for enhanced security.
- Be aware that solid compression may slow extraction of individual files; plan accordingly.
- Verify recipient support for 7Z archives to avoid compatibility issues.
- Consider flattening or exporting PSD files for final distribution since PSDs are not optimized for delivery formats.
Limitations
- Archiving does not alter PSD internal structure; very large PSD/PSB files may still require substantial disk space and memory.
- Solid compression can slow down extracting or modifying single PSD files within the archive.
- Some users may need third-party software since 7Z is not natively supported on all systems.
- Linked smart objects or external references inside PSD files remain broken unless those referenced files are included before archiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why convert PSD files into 7Z archives?
- Converting PSD files into 7Z archives reduces storage space, bundles multiple files into one, and offers optional encryption for secure storage.
- Can 7Z archives encrypt my Photoshop project files?
- Yes, 7Z supports strong AES-256 encryption that protects both file contents and optional headers within the archive.
- Will archiving PSD files in 7Z format affect their editability?
- No, archiving does not change the PSD file format itself; files remain fully editable when extracted, but internal links must be kept intact.
- Do all operating systems natively support opening 7Z files?
- No, some systems require third-party tools like 7-Zip to open and extract 7Z archives.
Key Terminology
- PSD
- Adobe Photoshop Document format that preserves layers, masks, adjustment layers, and other metadata for complex image editing.
- 7Z
- An open archive format using high compression and supporting encryption, multi-volume archives, and checksums.
- AES-256 Encryption
- Advanced Encryption Standard with a 256-bit key used to secure the contents of 7Z archives.
- Solid Compression
- A compression technique that processes multiple files together to improve compression ratios but can slow extraction of single files.
- Multi-Volume Archives
- Archives split into multiple parts or files to facilitate easier transfer or storage on devices with size limits.