SK to PSD Converter

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Rescue Legacy Artwork

Move your SK designs into PSD format so you can continue editing in Photoshop rather than relying on abandoned Skencil software.

Secure Processing

Uploaded SK files are deleted right after conversion. Converted PSD outputs are removed within 24 hours for full privacy.

Any Device, Any OS

Run the SK to PSD converter from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — all you need is a modern web browser.

How to convert SK to PSD

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose psd or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your psd file right afterwards

About formats

SK is the native file format of Skencil (originally named Sketch), a free vector graphics editor for Linux created by Bernhard Herzog, with the first public release on October 31, 1998. Skencil holds historical significance as one of the earliest full-featured vector drawing applications written almost entirely in Python, with only performance-critical rendering components implemented in C. The SK file format uses a text-based, Python-like syntax to describe document structure — pages, layers, groups, and individual graphic objects are represented as nested statements with parameters specifying coordinates, colors, line styles, and transformations. The format supports Bezier curves, rectangles, ellipses, text objects with font specifications, imported raster images, gradient and pattern fills, and hierarchical grouping with affine transforms. One advantage is human readability — SK files can be opened in any text editor, making it possible to inspect, modify, or generate artwork programmatically using simple scripts. The Python-native structure also provides a benefit for automation: since Skencil itself is a Python application, the file format integrates naturally with scripting workflows for batch processing and procedural graphic generation. While Skencil's development slowed after the mid-2000s, its SK format became the foundation for the sK1) project, which extended the format and continued active open-source vector graphics development. SK files remain convertible through sK1, UniConvertor, and other open-source tools.
Developer: Bernhard Herzog
Initial release: October 31, 1998
PSD (Photoshop Document) is the native file format of Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard raster image editor first released on February 19, 1990. PSD files preserve the complete editing state of a Photoshop project: all layers (raster, text, adjustment, shape, and smart object layers) with their positions, blending modes, opacity, and layer effects; layer masks and vector masks; alpha channels; spot color channels; paths; guides; slices; and the full undo history. The format supports images up to 30,000 x 30,000 pixels (PSB, the large document format, extends this to 300,000 x 300,000) in color modes including RGB, CMYK, Lab, Grayscale, Indexed, Duotone, and Multichannel, at 1, 8, 16, or 32 bits per channel. PSD files use a combination of RLE compression for individual layer data and store composite (flattened) preview images for quick display by applications that cannot parse the full layer structure. The format has become a de facto standard for professional creative workflows far beyond Photoshop itself — photographers, graphic designers, web developers, and video post-production artists exchange PSD files as the working format that preserves creative flexibility. One advantage is the non-destructive editing model: PSD preserves every layer, mask, adjustment, and effect as independently editable elements, allowing creative decisions to be revised at any point without starting over. The format's role as the interchange standard for the creative industry provides another core strength — PSD files can be opened by Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, as well as Affinity Photo, GIMP, Sketch, Figma, and Photopea, making it the lingua franca of visual design.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: February 19, 1990

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert SK to PSD?

Skencil is discontinued and SK files are unreadable by mainstream editors. PSD opens in Photoshop, giving you full editing capabilities.

What software opens PSD files?

Adobe Photoshop is the primary editor, but GIMP, Affinity Photo, and Photopea also handle PSD files without issues.

Does SK to PSD conversion preserve layers?

Layer structure depends on the conversion path. Complex SK layer arrangements may be flattened into the resulting PSD output.

Can I convert SK to PSD on a phone?

Absolutely — open Convertio in any mobile browser, upload the SK file, and receive your PSD download without installing apps.

Is the conversion secure?

Your uploaded SK files are removed immediately after conversion. PSD outputs are deleted from servers within 24 hours.

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