How to edit a PSD file?

[KizzyGoodman]

I'm new to Affinity software, I tried Photoshop and it was easy enough, but the trial ran out and subscription wasn't available in my country. I was told that Affinity s the next best thing; and seeing as i have a mac, i went ahead and downloaded the trial. Before i get started however, i would love to know how best to edit a PSD template that i purchase? It is for a summer camp that I'm running an I need it ASAP!

 

Can anyone point me to the right tutorial video or give me pointers on how to edit a summer camp PSD template flyer, please? Much appreciated!

[Callum]

Hi KizzyGoodman,

 

Welcome to the Forums :)

 

We don't have any tutorials specifically for editing a PSD template I'm afraid. However as long as the file is in PSD format you should be able to open it by going to File > Open once you are in the app.

 

C

[KizzyGoodman]

Okay, so editing text and pictures should be straightforward, similar to what you do in photoshop, double click to highlight and change?

[MEB]

Hi KizzyGoodman,

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

For text yes, use the Move Tool to select the text object. If you double-click on it you can edit the text.

For images, just replace them with your own. If they are clipped inside a rectangle, double-click on them to select the image, otherwise you will be changing the clipping rectangle.

[KizzyGoodman]

Thank you very much! very helpful!

[sibelius]

I've opened a PSD file in AP and although the layers are listed on the right I cannot access them in the image. The image appears to be flattened which, obviously, it is not.

[MEB]

Hi Sibelius,

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

Without seeing the layer structure is difficult to guess what's the problem.

Are the images inside a clipped shape? Do the layers have a small arrow on the left of their thumbnail?

[KizzyGoodman]

I actually haven't had any issue, i got my psd templates from creative market, and i have been able to edit an manipulate all of them, it took me awhile to switch between the different cursors on the side that do different things; the black mouse head lets you select a section while the white mousse head allows you to change and edit the words on the template.

 So thanks a lot for the tips, totally panned out!