How to Convert a PSD to a JPG in Photoshop

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This wikiHow will teach you how to convert a PSD to a JPG in Photoshop on your computer. A PSD file is the default Photoshop file type. Saving a PSD as a JPG makes it more compatible with others apps and easier to share with others.

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    You'll find the Photoshop shortcut in your Start menu or in the Applications folder in Finder. To open your project, click File > Open or right-click the project PSD file in your file manager and select Open with > Photoshop .
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    It's in the upper left corner of the program window.
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    You'll find this in the third grouping of menu options.
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    More options will load and you can change any if you don't like the defaults. [1]
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    Your file will convert from PSD to JPG once you have the format changed in the save menu. [2]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/saving-files-graphics-formats.html
      2. ↑ https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/convert-psd-to-jpg.html

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      1. Open your project in Photoshop.
      2. Click the File tab.
      3. Click Save As .
      4. Click JPG from the "Format" drop-down.
      5. Click Save and OK .

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