Quick summary: Send Photoshop files with WeTransfer by uploading your .psd files at wetransfer.com and sharing via email or transfer link. WeTransfer supports large Photoshop files with all layers intact and is perfect for sharing design work with clients, agencies, or print shops.
Why Use WeTransfer for Photoshop Files?
Photoshop files with multiple layers, smart objects, and high-resolution images can easily reach several gigabytes. Email services reject files this large, and many cloud storage options complicate sharing. WeTransfer makes it simple to send Photoshop files without compression or layer flattening.
Whether you're delivering finished designs to a client, sharing work-in-progress files with your creative team, or sending print-ready artwork to a printer, WeTransfer handles large file transfers efficiently and securely.
Step-by-Step: How to Send Your Photoshop Files
Here's how to share .psd files using WeTransfer:
1. Go to WeTransfer.com
Open your browser and visit wetransfer.com.
2. Choose Your Sharing Method
Select:
- Email: Send directly via email to your recipients
- Link: Create a shareable transfer link for broader distribution
3. Upload Your Photoshop File
Click Add your files and select your .psd file. WeTransfer also supports related formats like .psb (large document format) and .ai (Illustrator) files.
4. Include Linked Assets
If your Photoshop file uses linked Smart Objects, custom fonts, or external resources, add those files to the same transfer so the recipient can edit everything properly.
5. Add Project Details
Include a message explaining the project, noting if it's final or needs feedback, and any specific instructions for opening or editing the file.
6. Send Your Transfer
Click Transfer to upload. Large, layered Photoshop files may take a few minutes to upload depending on your connection.
If you’re sending multiple .psd files, complete project folders with assets, or extremely large files for billboard printing and large format work, consider trying WeTransfer Ultimate. Additionally, Ultimate transfers can stay available for up to a year.
Tips for Sending Photoshop Files
Document your layer structure. Use clear layer and group names before sending. This makes it much easier for recipients to navigate your file and make edits if needed.
Include fonts if possible. While you can't legally share all fonts, include a text file listing which fonts are used so the recipient can acquire them. Some commercial fonts allow sharing within project teams.
Use password protection for client work. WeTransfer Ultimate allows password-protected transfers — essential for unreleased campaigns, confidential branding work, or pre-launch product designs.
Organize multiple files clearly. When sending several Photoshop files, name them systematically: "ClientName_ProjectName_Version_Date.psd" keeps everyone organized through revision cycles.
Sending Complete Design Projects
Many design projects include Photoshop files plus supporting materials. When sending complete projects:
- Organize everything in folders (e.g., "Source PSDs," "Fonts," "Stock Images")
- Include a README file explaining folder structure and file purposes
- Add both layered and flattened versions if the client lacks Photoshop
- Compress everything into a ZIP file to maintain organization
WeTransfer preserves your folder structure perfectly, so recipients get everything neatly organized.
Security for Creative Files
All Photoshop files uploaded to WeTransfer are encrypted during transfer using TLS encryption. Your creative work is stored securely and automatically deleted after the expiry period.
Your content is always your content - we don’t use machine learning or any form of AI to process content shared via WeTransfer.
For sensitive projects containing unreleased designs or confidential branding, use password protection available with WeTransfer.
Troubleshooting Photoshop File Transfers
Missing fonts on the recipient's end? This is common. Include a text file listing all fonts used, or convert text layers to shapes if exact editability isn't required.
Smart Objects won't open? Make sure you include all linked files in the transfer. Embedded Smart Objects travel with the file, but linked ones need to be sent separately.
Color looks different? Ensure you're working in the correct color space (RGB for digital, CMYK for print) and include your ICC profile if needed. Different monitors display colors differently, so include viewing instructions when color accuracy is critical.
Now you're ready to share your Photoshop files quickly and securely with WeTransfer.