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Image editing / migration checklist

Move your image editing workflow from Photoshop

Test layered documents, fonts and exports before moving your editing workflow to another application.

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Opening an image and preserving an editable document are different requirements. Start with the files and features that matter to your work, then test a candidate on copies. Support for a file extension does not imply complete support for every feature inside that file.

What to verify before switching

  • Layers, adjustment effects, smart objects, text, color profiles and plugins can behave differently across applications.
  • Flattened exports preserve a visual reference but do not preserve all editing flexibility. Keep native project files as well.
  • Confirm that you have the rights and installers needed for fonts, brushes and other assets you plan to reuse.

Your goal: Tested working copies, visual reference exports and a clear record of unsupported editing features.

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1. Identify the features you actually need

2. Preserve editable originals and reference images

3. Check more than whether the file opens

4. Build a working replacement workflow

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General planning guidance. Import support, export options and subscription access depend on the current versions and plans of the apps involved. No migration or compatibility testing is implied.