.PSID File Extension

PostScript Image Data File

PSID files are compatible with software installable on Mac OS and Windows. PSID is a vector image file format. Adobe Illustrator supports PSID files, though 5 other programs can also handle PSID files...

General Information

Title PSID File Extension
Extension .psid
Full Form PostScript Image Data File
File Type Image File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/postscript

File Function

Primary Function Store image data
Additional Functions Encapsulate PostScript
Features Vector graphics, Scripting

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With software

Use Cases

Graphic Design Yes
Printing Yes
Publishing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Validate files, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ps, .eps, .pdf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Illustrator Subscription Windows, Mac
Ghostscript Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
GSview Free Windows, Linux