If you're using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator in your creative process, you can upload PSD files on Creatopy to quickly turn your static designs into dynamic creatives. To get the best results, follow these guidelines when preparing your PSD file.
This article will review some of the setup, limitations, and requirements to ensure a smooth design transition between the two platforms. Check out this link to find out how to upload a PSD file on Creatopy.
Basic Requirements
- Photoshop version: Adobe Photoshop 2017 or newer
- Maximum file size: 400 MB
- Maximum artboard size: The maximum artboard size you can export from Creatopy is 4000 x 4000 px. If your PSD is larger than 4000 x 4000 px, you’ll need to resize it to fit Creatopy’s limits.
- Custom fonts: Upload any fonts you’ve used in the PSD to Creatopy before import
- Export note: PSD files can be imported into Creatopy, but cannot be exported back out
Import Options
When importing a PSD file into Creatopy, you have the following options, depending on the structure of your file:
- Import as Designs: Always available. Imports each artboard as a separate, editable design.
- Import as Slides: Available if all artboards in the PSD have identical dimensions. Creates a multi-slide design.
- Import as Set: Available only when artboards have different sizes. This allows you to group multiple formats into a single set for easier multiformat ad management.
Note: If all artboards are the same size, the Import as Set option will not be shown. You’ll only see Import as Designs and Import as Slides.
Layer Linking for Import as Set
When using Import as Set, Creatopy will attempt to link layers across artboards based on the following criteria:
- The layer is of the same type (e.g., text, image, shape)
- The layer has the same name
When these conditions are met, linked layers will stay in sync across all formats in the set, making bulk updates and animation easier.
Design Setup Tips
- Use a square layout (1:1 aspect ratio) when possible — or choose the PSD version closest to a square format
- Match your largest design size — your PSD should match the size of the largest ad you plan to create. There's no need to go larger, as oversized files can impact performance.
- Remove hidden layers — hidden layers will not be imported into Creatopy
Organizing Layers
- Group related layers (like text blocks, buttons, or logos) into logical components to keep your design structured
- Merge and rasterize groups that don’t need further editing — this reduces file size and simplifies the layer hierarchy
- Crop oversized layers that extend beyond the canvas — Creatopy’s resize logic relies on the bounding boxes of each element, and large layers may cause layout issues
Text & Fonts
- Upload any custom fonts used in your PSD to Creatopy before import
- Avoid the following when working with text:
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- Auto leading
- Horizontal or vertical text scaling
- Tight letter spacing (tracking)
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Effects & Blending Modes
- Supported blending modes will be preserved
- Any unsupported modes will default to Normal
- SVGs will be converted to PNGs — color overlays or vector properties won’t carry over
- If a merged or rasterized layer doesn’t look right, try restoring its original blending or clipping settings before importing
Using Illustrator?
If you're starting your design in Adobe Illustrator:
- Group and name your layers clearly
- Export your file as a PSD:
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- Go to File > Export > Export As > Photoshop (PSD)
- Set the color mode to RGB
- Make sure Write Layers is enabled